Which of the following correctly states the sentence for a Class B Felony (non-manslaughter)?

• A. 5-40 years
• B. not more than 3 years
• C. 1-20 years
• D. 1 year

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that each felony class has a defined sentencing range, and for this jurisdiction a Class B felony that is not manslaughter carries a sentence from one year up to twenty years. That range matches the standard statutory framework for this class, so it directly reflects the permissible imprisonment length for offenses in this category.

Why this fits: one to twenty years sets a middle-to-upper bound for felonies below the most severe classes, aligning with how the law scales punishment by class. The other options don’t fit because they either propose too long a term for this class (five to forty years would exceed the typical maximum), imply a much shorter term suited to lesser offenses (not more than three years), or present a single year that doesn’t capture the full range allowed for Class B offenses.