Donald, who is a resident of Louisiana, is robbed in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The robber, who is a resident of the state of Texas, is soon apprehended. Which of the following is the proper venue to hear this case?

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The proper venue to hear this case would be the Oklahoma County Court because it is nearest in location to the scene of the crime. In general, cases should be heard in the jurisdiction where the events took place. Therefore, Louisiana and Texas courts are not the proper venues. Additionally, unless the robbery involved a federal crime, a federal court would not have jurisdiction over this case.

Donald, Who Is a Resident of Louisiana, Is Robbed in Oklahoma