Defence barred in cheque dishonour prosecutions: lack of belief that the cheque would be dishonoured is not permitted. A prosecution for an offence under the law on dishonour of cheques does not permit as a defence that the drawer had no reason to believe the cheque would be dishonoured on presentment; subjective lack of belief about potential dishonour is excluded.
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Defence barred in cheque dishonour prosecutions: lack of belief that the cheque would be dishonoured is not permitted.
A prosecution for an offence under the law on dishonour of cheques does not permit as a defence that the drawer had no reason to believe the cheque would be dishonoured on presentment; subjective lack of belief about potential dishonour is excluded.
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