Legal Opinion

G. S. K. v. State

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided October 16, 1978No. 56518PublishedCited by 3 opinions

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

  1. Cooper v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
  2. Murphy v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1904
  3. Carter v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  4. Quire v. Clayton County Department of Family & Children ServicesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Melton v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984
  2. Interest of C. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
  3. Melton v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1984

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