In what circumstances will a jury overturn a conviction for human trafficking?

In defendant's view, the evidence showed only that Kristina chose to be a prostitute, that he was her boyfriend and pimp, and that any violence in the relationship was motivated by jealousy. Even assuming jurors reasonably could have viewed the evidence as defendant does, that does not compel reversal. (See People v. Lindberg (2008) 45 Cal.4th 1, 27 ["If the circumstances reasonably justify the trier of fact's findings, reversal of the judgment is not warranted simply because the circumstances might also reasonably be reconciled with a contrary finding"].)

In sum, substantial evidence supports defendant's human trafficking conviction.

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C. Adjudication of Nevada Conviction as a Serious Felony and a Strike