Is there sufficient evidence to convict an individual who committed a sexual assault on a minor?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hernandez, G054544 (Cal. App. 2018):
Here, "'[t]here was ample evidence that appellant intended to commit a crime, that he intended to help [codefendant] commit a crime, and that he knew [codefendant] was a member of his gang. This evidence creates a reasonable inference that appellant possessed the specific intent to further [his co-defendant's] criminal conduct.' [Citation.]" (People v. Leon (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 148, 162-163.)
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