Nelson v. State

Johnson, Judge.

Michael J. Nelson appeals from his convictions of rape and robbery and the denial of his motion for a new trial.

1. Nelson contends that the State failed to establish venue in Sumter County, where he was tried. Despite this contention, Nelson does not suggest that venue was proper in some other county. “Generally, criminal actions must be tried in the county where the crime was committed. And, venue must be established beyond a reasonable doubt. However, when the evidence is not conflicting and when no challenge to venue is raised at trial, slight evidence is sufficient to prove…