Is substantial evidence sufficient to sustain a conviction of sexual assault?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Arispe, C072884 (Cal. App. 2015):

substantial evidencethat is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuefrom which a trier of fact could rationally find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citations.] In making this determination, we do not reweigh the evidence, resolve conflicts in the evidence, draw inferences contrary to the verdict, or reevaluate the credibility of witnesses. [Citation.] Moreover, because it is the jury, not the reviewing court, that must be convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, we are bound to sustain a conviction that is supported by only circumstantial evidence, even if that evidence is also reasonably susceptible of an interpretation that suggests innocence. [Citation.]" (People v. Little (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 766, 771 (Little).)

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