People v. Greenberg

OPINION OF THE COURT

Order entered February 25, 1994 reversed, on the law, verdict reinstated and matter remitted to Criminal Court for sentencing.

After rendition of a verdict in a nonjury trial finding defendant guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree (Penal Law § 170.20) and theft of services (Penal Law § 165.15 [3]), Criminal Court granted defendant’s motion to set aside the verdict upon the sole ground that New York County was not the proper place for trial. On the People’s appeal, we reverse and reinstate the verdict.

Evidence at trial was that defendant…