G. S. K. v. State
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Quillian, Presiding Judge.
This appeal was taken from an order finding that a juvenile was delinquent and placing him on probation. The grounds urged in the enumeration of errors are: (1) that venue was not shown; (2) that "the finding of delinquency was based on circumstantial evidence which failed to rule out other reasonable hypotheses save that of the guilt of the accused.” Held:
1. The Juvenile Court Code of Georgia provides: "A proceeding under this Code [Title 24A] may be commenced in the county in which the child resides. If delinquent or unruly conduct is alleged, the proceeding may be…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Cooper v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Murphy v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1904
- Carter v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
- Quire v. Clayton County Department of Family & Children ServicesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
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- Melton v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984
- Interest of C. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
- Melton v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984