Piper v. State

The plainfiff in effect alleges as error that: (1) The venue was not proved. (2) The proof does not establish guilt of violation of sec. 359.16, Stats. (3) Sec. 359.16 is unconstitutional. (4) The proof does not establish guilt of any offense. (5) The deceit of the inspector in inducing defendant’s acts renders inadmissible evidence of the transaction with the inspector.

*61(1) While direct proof of venue should be made, absence of it does not defeat conviction where inference of it may properly be drawn from circumstantial evidence. Where no witness testifies directly to the venue, it is…