Case Name: The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v. Joseph Barsuk, Jr., Defendant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2000-09-29
Citations: 275 A.D.2d 1040
Docket Number: 
Parties: The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v Joseph Barsuk, Jr., Defendant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 275
Pages: 1040–1040

Head Matter:
The People of the State of New York, Plaintiff, v Joseph Barsuk, Jr., Defendant.
[718 NYS2d 247]

Opinion:
—Motion for change of venue denied. Memorandum: We conclude that defendant has not met his burden of demonstrating that there is "reasonable cause to believe that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had" in Genesee County (CPL 230.20 [2]). If it develops during voir dire that a fair and impartial jury cannot be drawn, an appropriate motion can then be made. The relief requested in the motion is premature (see, People v Mateo, 239 AD2d 965; see also, People v DiPiazza, 24 NY2d 342). Present — Pine, J. P., Hayes, Wisner, Hurlbutt and Balio, JJ. (Filed Sept. 15, 2000.)