Penal Law § 175.15 · Article 175. Offenses Involving False Written Statements
Falsifying business records; defense
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§ 175.15 Falsifying business records; defense.
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.
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