Client Accused of Tossing Gun After Car Accident

Last updated on: April 25, 2025

By Lebedin Kofman LLP

Lebedin Kofman LLP has been retained for the defense of a BMW driver who police say critically injured another motorist in a head-on collision. Following the accident, police claim the driver attempted to get rid of a gun that was in the car by throwing it into the Harlem River. The defendant is facing the following charges:

C Felony, 1 count (PL 265.03 1B) Arrest charge, Arraignment charge
- Cpw-2^nd: Loaded Firearm
C Felony, 1 count (PL 265.03 03) Arrest charge, Arraignment charge
- Cpw-2^nd: Loaded Firearm
- Weapon/Drug: Gun other than Handgun
D Felony, 1 count (PL 120.05 04) Arrest charge, Arraignment charge
- Aslt: rklsly Caus Ser In W/weap
- Weapon/Drug: Gun other than Handgun
Unclassified Misdemeanor, 1 count (VTL 1192.2 02) Arrest charge, Arraignment charge
- Oper Mv .08 Of 1% Alcohol-1st
Infraction, 1 count (VTL 1192.1 01) Arrest charge, Arraignment charge
- Dwai Spec Vehicle 1^st Off

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