What is our role in determining substantial evidence in a criminal case?

In resolving a question of substantial evidence in a criminal case, our role "is a limited one." (People v. Ochoa (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1199, 1206.) "The proper test for determining a claim of

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insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case is whether, on the entire record, a rational trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Jones (1990) 51 Cal.3d 294, 314.) "[W]e must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the People and must presume in support of the judgment the existence of every fact the trier could reasonably deduce from the evidence." (Ibid.) We do not resolve credibility issues or conflicts in the evidence. "[I]f the verdict is supported by substantial evidence, we must accord due deference to the trier of fact." (Ibid.)

We find both of defendant's substantial evidence claims to be without merit.