What is a reasonable doubt test for an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Johnson, C070275 (Cal. App. 2014):
whether it contains evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid value, from which a rational trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citations.]" (People v. Kipp (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1100, 1128.)
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