Calloway v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Willie Calloway was convicted in Troup County State Court of public drunkenness in violation of Section 35-1-25 of the City Code of LaGrange, Georgia. On appeal, he contends the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction, as the city ordinance was not offered into evidence and there was no proof of venue. The State failed to file an appellate brief as required by Court of Appeals Rule 26 (b).

On appeal of a criminal conviction, the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to support the verdict, and the verdict will be upheld if a rational trier of fact could…