People v. Lewis

OPINION OF THE COURT

David Frey, J.

The defendant was originally charged with one count each of assault in the third degree (Penal Law § 120.00 [1]) (intent to cause physical injury), endangering the welfare of a child (Penal Law § 260.10 [1]), and harassment in the second degree (Penal Law § 240.26 [1]). On April 6, 2017, another judge of this court dismissed the charges for facial insufficiency on two grounds: (1) the complaint contained hearsay, and (2) “the information failed to establish that [defendant] acted with intent to cause physical injury.” On May 3, 2017, on the People’s motion to…