Case Name: People v. Roger Scott, Defendant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1993-05-28
Citations: 193 A.D.2d 1145
Docket Number: 
Parties: People v Roger Scott, Defendant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 193
Pages: 1145–1145

Head Matter:
People v Roger Scott, Defendant.
[600 NYS2d 647]

Opinion:
Motion for change of venue denied. Memorandum: We conclude that defendant has not, on this application, met his burden of demonstrating that there is "reasonable cause to believe that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had" in Onondaga County (CPL 230.20 [2]). If it develops during the voir dire that a fair and impartial jury cannot be drawn, an appropriate application may then be made. The relief requested in the application before us now is premature (see, People v DiPiazza, 24 NY2d 342; People v Jacobsen, 170 AD2d 1043). Furthermore, pursuant to section 701 of the County Law, we do not have the authority to appoint a special prosecutor. Present—Callahan, J. P., Balio, Lawton, Boomer and Davis, JJ. (Filed May 24, 1993.)