A
Class E felony — 7 years
B
Class D felony — 4 years
C
Class A misdemeanor — 1 year
D
Class A misdemeanor — 4 years
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Correct Answer
C. Class A misdemeanor — 1 year
AI Explanation
Penalty levels matter in New York notary questions. Penal Law §70.15(1) sets a class A misdemeanor at not more than 1 year, while Penal Law §70.00(2)(d)-(e) set class D felony at up to 7 years and class E felony at up to 4 years. Not to be confused with the felony terms, the misdemeanor ceiling is the 1-year figure.
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