The court properly declined to submit third-degree assault as a lesser included offense since there was no reasonable view of the evidence that the victim's injury was caused without the use of a dangerous instrument. The People's evidence, including medical records, consistently demonstrated that the victim suffered a puncture wound that went through his lower jaw to the gum line. The victim testified that defendant struck his face with something hard and sharp. Defendant...
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