People v. Anderson

Opinion

CROSBY, Acting P. J.

The trial court found attorney and former Alcoholic Beverage Control Investigator Thomas Anderson conspired to violate state liquor laws (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 24079 [transfer of restricted liquor license for consideration in excess of statutory amount]; Pen. Code, § 182, subds. (a)(1), (5)). Anderson argues Orange County was an improper venue, section 24079 is not a criminal statute, and insufficient evidence supports his convictions. We affirm.

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