State v. Burris

McDonough, justice.

Defendant appeals from a jury verdict and judgment finding that he violated Section 77-60-1 et seq., U.C.A.19S3.

Defendant’s appeal is based on three points, to-wit: (1) the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion for change of venue; (2) defendant’s rights were denied by the trial court’s failure to grant an immediate trial and (3) the evidence did not justify a conviction.

As to 1) : it is well established in this state that change of venue is generally discretionary and absent a clear abuse thereof a trial court’s order denying or granting it will not be…