People v. Ziskin

OPINION OF THE COURT

William Mogulescu, J.

The defendant, Yechiel Ziskin, is charged with leaving the *448scene of an accident (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600 [2] [a]). The accusatory instrument filed with the court at arraignments on March 10, 1993 states in relevant part:

"Deponent further states that he is informed by the defendant that the defendant is the owner of the above-mentioned vehicle, that defendant was in New York County and was operating the above-mentioned vehicle on the above-mentioned date, and that defendant was the only person to operate the vehicle on said date.

"Deponent further…