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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE K
Offenses Involving Fraud
ARTICLE 175
Offenses Involving False Written Statements
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Falsifying business records in the first degree
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SECTION 175.20
Tampering with public records in the second degree
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SECTION 175.15
Falsifying business records; defense
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE K, ARTICLE 175
§ 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.