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Jones v. State | 537 S.E.2d 80 (2000)

It’s common knowledge that prosecutors are required to prove that a criminal defendant actually committed the crime charged. But in Jones versus State, the Georgia Supreme Court addressed the prosecution’s responsibility to establish venue.

Gary Jones bought crack cocaine at Horace Lawson and Jerry Zellner’s home. Jones returned to the house later that night, where he shot and killed Lawson and Zellner. Jones was charged with aggravated assault and felony murder. Jones pleaded not guilty. At trial, the prosecution presented evidence that Jones committed the crimes. Lawson and Zellner’s neighbor testified that his house was located on Evans Drive in Fulton County, Georgia, across the street from the Lawson Zellner home. However, the prosecution presented no evidence proving that Lawson and Zellner’s home was also located in Fulton County. The jury found Jones guilty. Jones appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court, arguing that the state failed to prove that venue was properly laid in Fulton County.

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