Is there conclusive evidence that a firearm was not a firearm?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cowan, B285475 (Cal. App. 2018):
Cowan acknowledges that the witnesses "saw what they claimed appeared to be a real gun," but argues that "none of them provided conclusive evidence that it was, in fact an actual firearm." But "conclusive" evidence is not necessary. We must uphold the jury's verdict if the record contains substantial evidence supporting conviction, that is, "evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid value." (People v. Johnson (1980) 26 Cal.3d 557, 578.)
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