The second-degree weapon possession charge in the superior court information was not jurisdictionally defective. Although that charge was greater than the third-degree weapon charge contained in the felony complaint, it was "properly joinable" (CPL 195.20) with the drug possession charges contained in both the superior court information and the felony complaint. The weapon and drug charges were part of the same "criminal transaction" because all the contraband was recovered...
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