This is also determined by the convenience of litigation by the judicial district, not the state. Venue implications can either help or hurt the outcome of a case. For example, in a small town, most residents know each other, including those involved in the case where a jury is needed. It would be difficult to choose jury members who have not yet made up their minds about the parties involved. In such cases, the accused(s) may not receive a fair trial, but if the venue is moved to another area, the outcome could be different. The location of the given scenario would be Washington, DC, where the crime took place. The reason this venue is most important is that in most cases in federal cases it is determined by the