New York Court of Appeals
The People of the State of New York, Appellant v. Craig Henderson, Respondent
February 16, 199992 N.Y.2d 677
Summary
The Court held that the information charging assault in the third degree was facially sufficient because it alleged physical injury—defined as impairment of physical condition or substantial pain—through contusions, swelling, and substantial pain, and therefore reversed the Appellate Term’s dismissal and reinstated the conviction.