What is the penalty for misprision of felony?

What is the penalty for misprision of felony?

• A. 3 years and $250,000
• B. 1 year and $50,000
• C. 5 years and $500,000
• D. 0 penalty

Answer: (A)

Misprision of felony punishes knowingly concealing or failing to report knowledge of a felony to federal authorities. The penalty is up to three years in prison and a fine up to $250,000 for an individual. That combination exactly matches the presented choice. The other options propose penalties that are either too light, too severe, or nonexistent, which don’t align with the statute.

Misprision of felony punishes knowingly concealing or failing to report knowledge of a felony to federal authorities. The penalty is up to three years in prison and a fine up to $250,000 for an individual. That combination exactly matches the presented choice. The other options propose penalties that are either too light, too severe, or nonexistent, which don’t align with the statute.