Chandler v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Andrew Chandler appeals from his convictions of driving under the influence and no proof of insurance, contending insufficient evidence supports his convictions and that the trial court erred when it admitted hearsay evidence. Because the State failed to prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt, we must reverse.

Relying upon the Supreme Court of Georgia’s recent opinion in Jones v. State, 272 Ga. 900 (537 SE2d 80) (2000), Chandler asserts the State failed to prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt. In Jones, the Supreme Court clarified the “slight evidence exception” as follows:

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