NY State — NY Penal Law

§ 190.15 — Issuing a bad check; defenses

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What is NY PL § 190.15?

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In any prosecution for issuing a bad check, it is an affirmative defense that: 1. The defendant or a person acting in his behalf made full satisfaction of the amount of the check within ten days after dishonor by the drawee; or 2.

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§ 190.15 Issuing a bad check; defenses

PL § 190.15

§ 190.15 Issuing a bad check; defenses.

In any prosecution for issuing a bad check, it is an affirmative defense that:

1.The defendant or a person acting in his behalf made full satisfaction of the amount of the check within ten days after dishonor by the drawee; or

2.The defendant, in acting as a representative drawer, did so as an 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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