N.Y. Penal Law 175.15 – Falsifying business records; defense
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§ 175.15 Falsifying business records; defense.
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 175.15
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
In any prosecution for falsifying business records, it is an affirmative defense that the defendant was a clerk, bookkeeper or other employee who, without personal benefit, merely executed the orders of his employer or of a superior officer or employee generally authorized to direct his activities.