For a 2nd-degree felony, the maximum sentence is up to 9 years, or up to 15 years if the victim is a child.

• A. 9 years
• B. 15 years
• C. 9 years and 15 years if the victim is a child
• D. 20 years

Answer: (C)

2nd-degree felony penalties are structured with a base maximum and an enhanced maximum if the victim is a child. The base cap is 9 years, but if the victim is a child, the maximum rises to 15 years. The correct option reflects both possibilities: it says the sentence can be up to 9 years in general, and up to 15 years when the victim is a child. The other choices ignore either the base limit, the enhancement, or both, and 20 years isn’t supported by this rule.