California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Norris, G058340 (Cal. App. 2021):
Appellant also claims there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction on a second count of sexual intercourse because the daughter testified he had only tried to have sex with her one time. We review the record "in the light most favorable to the judgment below to determine whether it discloses substantial evidence - that is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid value - such that a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Johnson (1980) 26 Cal.3d 557, 578.) We find there was sufficient credible evidence to allow a reasonable jury to convict appellant of two separate acts of sexual intercourse with the daughter.
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