Felony is punishable minimum of how many years?

• A. 1 year
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 5 years

Answer: (A)

Felony punishments start at more than one year in prison; misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year. The question asks for the smallest length that still qualifies as a felony, which means the term must exceed one year. In study contexts that use whole-year figures, the minimum threshold is represented as 1 year, with the real term often being one year and a day or more. So the option of one year best reflects the minimum boundary that distinguishes a felony from a misdemeanor. Longer terms (two, three, or five years) describe more serious offenses or higher penalties, but they aren’t the minimum for a felony.