Ruiz v. State

Phipps, Judge.

After a jury trial, Adolfo Ruiz was convicted of trafficking in cocaine by “knowingly possess [ing] at least 400 grams of a mixture with a purity of more than 10% cocaine” in Clayton County. On appeal, he contends that the state failed to establish possession and venue. Because the record shows possession and venue in Clayton County, we affirm.

On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict, and the defendant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence. [Cit.] We do not weigh the evidence or determine witness credibility,…