Schofield v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following his conviction by a jury of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and hijacking a motor vehicle, Brandon Schofield appeals, arguing that venue was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Generally, a criminal action must be tried in the county in which the crime was committed, and the State may establish venue by whatever means of proof are available to it, including direct and circumstantial evidence. As an appellate court, we view the evidence in a light most favorable to support the verdict and determine whether the…