State v. Wilhelm

VAUGHN, Judge.

Defendant’s first argument is that the trial court erred in denying his motion for change of venue or a special venire.

If, upon motion of the defendant, the court determines that there exists in the county in which the prosecution is pending so great a prejudice against the defendant that he cannot obtain a fair and impartial trial, the court must either:(1) Transfer the proceeding to another county. . . , or(2) Order a special venire. . . .

G.S. 15A-957.

Defendant has the burden of proof on a motion for change of venue, and to prevail, he must show that there is a reasonable…