Is there any case law where a defendant relied on the doctrine of "substantial evidence" in their defence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Shipley, B258095 (Cal. App. 2016):
Defendant's reliance on People v. Welch (1982) 137 Cal.App.3d 834 (Welch), is misplaced. In Welch, the court found there was "substantial evidence
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