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MARTIN v. STATE

No. A09A1220.

683 S.E.2d 649 (2009)

MARTIN v. The STATE.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

August 10, 2009.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Suzanne M. Boykin, for appellant.

Brian M. Rickman, Dist. Atty., for appellee.

BERNES, Judge.

Following a bench trial, Shawn Lee Martin was convicted of sexual battery. On appeal, Martin contends that the state failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that venue was in Habersham County. We disagree and affirm.

Generally, a criminal action must be tried in the county in which the crime was committed (Ga. Const.1983, Art. VI, Sec. II, Par. VI; OCGA § 17-2-2(a)), and the [s]tate may establish venue by whatever means of proof are...

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