The court's finding was based on legally sufficient evidence and was not against the weight of the evidence. Since the pistol thrown from the vehicle could not be attributed to any of the occupants, the statutory automobile presumption (Penal Law § 265.15 [3]) applied and was not rebutted (see, People v Verez,
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