Cofield v. State

PHIPPS, Presiding Judge.

Randy Cofield was tried and convicted in Clayton County for theft by taking and obstruction of an officer in connection with his failure to return a rental vehicle. Cofield appeals, contending that the state failed to prove: (1) venue as to the theft by taking charge; (2) intent as to the theft by taking charge; and (3) obstruction of an officer. The arguments are without merit, so we affirm the convictions.

1. “Generally, a criminal action must be tried in the county in which the crime was committed, and the [s]tate may establish venue by whatever means of proof are…