Is there sufficient evidence to support the inference of intent to kill?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Villalpando, C087324 (Cal. App. 2020):

on target is sufficient to support an inference of intent to kill' "].) Just because the circumstances may also reasonably support a different conclusion than the one drawn by the trier of fact does not warrant reversing the judgment. (People v. Stanley (1995) 10 Cal.4th 764, 792-793.)

We conclude there was sufficient evidence to support defendant's conviction for second degree murder.

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