An essential element of assault in the third degree is the causing of physical injury to another person. (Penal Law § 120.00.) Physical injury is defined as "impairment of physical condition or substantial pain." (Penal Law § 10.00 [9].) With respect to physical injury, this court has stated, "[T]he legal authority is clear that `there is an objective level * * *
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