A Class C Felony carries a sentence of:

• A. 1-20 years
• B. not more than 5 years
• C. 30 days
• D. 1-10 years

Answer: (D)

A Class C felony is a middle-tier offense, so the typical punishment is a prison term that sits between shorter terms for lesser offenses and longer terms for the most serious felonies. In many jurisdictions, the sentencing range for a Class C felony is from one year up to ten years in prison. That’s why the option describing a 1- to 10-year sentence best fits. The other ranges align more with misdemeanors or with higher-class felonies—short terms like 30 days or not more than five years are usually for lesser offenses, while a span like 1 to 20 years is associated with more serious felonies.