SMITH, Judge.
Brenda Joiner was convicted following a bench trial in Troup County of DUI and driving with a suspended license. Joiner appeals, raising for the first time on appeal her sole contention that the State failed to prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt. We do not agree.
Criminal actions generally must be tried in the county where the crime occurred. OCGA § 17-2-1(a). Proof of venue is an essential element in proving guilt in a criminal case...
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