In reviewing the evidence on appeal, what is the state of the law on the sufficiency of the evidence?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Ramirez, 710 F.2d 535 (9th Cir. 1983):
In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence on appeal we view the evidence and all inferences reasonably drawn from the evidence in the light most favorable to the government. Our inquiry is to determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found all essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. United States v. Buras, 633 F.2d 1356, 1359 (9th Cir.1980).
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