Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J. B.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 14, 2008No. A07A2063PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Barnes, Chief Judge.

J. B., a child, appeals his numerous adjudications of delinquency for simple assault, reckless conduct, pointing a gun at another, possession of a pistol/revolver by a person under the age of 18 years, making terroristic threats, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct. He contends that the adjudications must be vacated because the State failed to prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt. J. B. asserts specifically that the State did not prove that any of the offenses occurred in Liberty County. We agree, and therefore reverse the judgment.

On appeal we apply the standard…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Jones v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 2000
  3. Graves v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1998
  4. In the Interest of D. D.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. In the Interest of E. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007

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3Cited by8 opinions

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