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Misconduct & Prohibited Acts

Which offense is punishable by imprisonment for up to 7 years?

A

Official misconduct

B

Issuing a false certificate

C

Forgery in the second degree

D

Violation of Judiciary Law §484

Correct Answer

C. Forgery in the second degree

AI Explanation

This is the class D felony figure. Penal Law §170.10 makes forgery in the second degree a class D felony, and Penal Law §70.00(2)(d) sets the maximum term at 7 years. For contrast, issuing a false certificate under §175.40 carries the lower class E / 4-year pairing, while official misconduct under §195.00 is a class A misdemeanor.

Misconduct & Prohibited Acts Question #238
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