Jones v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Marquinn Jones appeals his conviction of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in Cherokee County. Relying on McCarty v. State, 1 he contends that he was entitled to a directed verdict of acquittal because undisputed evidence shows that law enforcement authorities lured him into Cherokee County solely for the purpose of obtaining venue. We find this case to be distinguishable from *850McCarty and affirm.

Officer Ollie Cushing was the State’s key witness. He is employed by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and is assigned to a multi-agency task force investigating…