X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

Following a jury trial, Jesus Camacho Chavez was convicted of aggravated child molestation1 and child molestation.2 Chavez appeals, arguing that the State failed to prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt. We affirm, for reasons that follow. We view the evidence on appeal in the light most favorable to the verdict, and no longer presume the defendant is innocent. We do not weigh the evidence or decide the witnesses’ credibility, but only determine if the evidence is sufficient to sustain the convictions. We construe the evidence and all reasonable inferences from the evidence most strongly in favor of the jury’s verdict.3 So viewed, the evidence shows that in 2000 or 2001, B. P. and her family, including her husband and four children, lived with Chavez and his daughter in a three-bedroom, two-bathroom trailer on Athens Highway in Hall County. Two of B. P.’s sons, G. T. and J. T., were six and five years old, respectively, at the time. Four months later, B. P. and her family moved to a two-bedroom, two-bathroom trailer in the same trailer park.4 In 2002, B. P. found G. T. and J. T. under a blanket, “touching their private parts.” When B. P. asked them who had taught them to do that, G. T. stated that Chavez “taught them.” Because she “did not want to accept what was happening to her children,” B. P. did not report the allegations. In 2003, the children’s school told B. P. that G. T. had touched “the private parts” of another child. When B. P. asked what had happened, G. T. repeated his previous allegations regarding Chavez. Specifically, G. T. told his mother and a school counselor that Chavez touched G. T.’s privates and put his own “private” in G. T.’s hand and “backside.” G. T. also reported that Chavez put his private in J. T.’s hand and mouth.

The State charged Chavez with child molestation and aggravated child molestation against G. T. and child molestation and aggravated child molestation against J. T. G. T., who was 13 years old at the time of the trial, testified against Chavez; J. T. did not testify. At the conclusion of the evidence, the jury found Chavez guilty of the crimes against G. T. and not guilty of the charges involving J. T.

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
July 22, 2024 - July 24, 2024
Lake Tahoe, CA

GlobeSt. Women of Influence Conference celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward.


Learn More
September 05, 2024
New York, NY

The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.


Learn More
September 06, 2024
Johannesburg

The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.


Learn More

WittKieffer is proud to partner with Mom's Meals in the search for their Director of Legal Affairs. Mom's Meals is an investor-owned compan...


Apply Now ›

Nutley Law firm concentrating in plaintiff's personal injury for plaintiff seeks an Attorney with three or more years of experience in New J...


Apply Now ›

Our client, an outstanding boutique litigation firm based in Atlanta, is seeking to add an experienced Employment Litigation Attorney to the...


Apply Now ›
06/27/2024
The American Lawyer

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›
06/21/2024
Daily Business Review

Full Page Announcement


View Announcement ›
06/14/2024
New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Announcement


View Announcement ›