How is the substantial evidence standard applied in a sexual assault case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from The People v. Russell, No. D054408, No. SCN217314 (Cal. App. 2010):

When we review a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to support a conviction we apply the substantial evidence standard. Under that standard the reviewing court examines the entire record to determine whether or not there is substantial evidence from which a reasonable jury could find beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime has been committed. In reviewing that evidence the appellate court does not make credibility determinations and draws all reasonable inferences in favor of the trial court's decision. We do not weigh the evidence but rather ask whether there is sufficient reasonable credible evidence of solid value that would support the conviction. (People v. Johnson (1980) 26 Cal.3d 557, 576-578.)

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