State v. Smith

Washington Supreme Court
State v. Smith, 397 P.2d 416 (Wash. 1964)
65 Wash. 2d 372; 1964 Wash. LEXIS 491
Per Curiam

State v. Smith

Opinion

Per Curiam.

The only issue raised is that the state failed in its proof of venue.

To prove venue, it is not essential that some witness testify directly that the offense was committed in a designated county. It is enough if it apears at the trial indirectly that the venue is properly laid. State v. Stafford (1954), 44 Wn. (2d) 353, 356, 357, 267 P. (2d) 699; State v. Hardamon (1947), 29 Wn. (2d) 182, 188, 186 P. (2d) 634; State v. Hurlbert (1929), 153 Wash. 60, 62, 279 Pac. 123 (and cases cited); State v. Kincaid (1912), 69 Wash. 273, 274, 275, 124 Pac. 684 (and cases cited).

We are satisfied that the state produced evidence from which the jury could reasonably conclude that the offenses for which the defendant was on trial were committed in Franklin County.

The judgment and sentence is affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
The State of Washington, Respondent, v. E. B. Smith, Appellant
Cited By
8 cases
Status
Published