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.