Judgment unanimously affirmed.
Memorandum:
In a prosecution for assault, it was an abuse of discretion to permit the prosecutor, over objection, to inquire of a medical expert whether the victim's injuries satisfied the legal definition of "serious physical injury" (see, Penal Law § 10.00 [10]). While the physician was competent to testify concerning the nature, extent, treatment, prognosis and permanency of the victim's injuries, the ultimate...
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