A Notary convicted of a Class D felony could be fined and/or sentenced to a maximum prison term of up to:
Under New York Penal Law § 70.00, a Class D felony is punishable by an indeterminate sentence with a maximum term of 7 years. Because the question asks for the maximum prison exposure tied to that felony class, the ceiling is 7 years, not a lesser misdemeanor term or a higher felony class maximum.
A Class D felony can result in a maximum prison term of 5 years.
A Class D felony can result in a maximum prison term of 7 years, not 3.
A Class D felony can result in a maximum prison term of 5 years, not 12 months.
Explanation
Under §70.00, a “Class D Felony” carries a “7 Years (Max)” sentence of imprisonment. Since the notary’s conviction is a Class D felony, the maximum prison term is 7 years.