Which CPL section covers presumptions of possession, unlawful intent and defacement?

• A. CPL 265.15: presumptions of possession, unlawful intent and defacement
• B. CPL 265.04: criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree
• C. CPL 265.06: unlawful possession of a weapon upon school grounds
• D. CPL 265.07: unlawful possession of a weapon in the second degree

Answer: (A)

The concept here is identifying which statute explicitly sets out presumptions related to possession, including how possession can lead to an inference of unlawful intent and how defacement fits into those circumstances. CPL 265.15 is the one that does exactly that, laying out presumptions of possession, unlawful intent, and defacement in a single framework. This makes it the best fit because it directly addresses how possession and intent can be inferred and how defacement factors into these offenses. The other sections focus on specific weapon possession charges or location-based restrictions and do not establish these broad presumptions or mention defacement, so they don’t apply to this question.