What is sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Orduno, 145 Cal.Rptr. 806, 80 Cal.App.3d 738 (Cal. App. 1978):
It is not the function of a reviewing court to decide whether evidence is sufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. (People v. Mosher,1 Cal.3d 379, 395, 82 Cal.Rptr. 379, 461 P.2d 659.) Substantial evidence only is required. Here, in addition to the child's reaction and the medical testimony, the defendant admitted holding the child on his lap and ejaculating. The specific intent to violate Penal Code 288 is shown by these facts which facts fit the
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Judgment affirmed.
TAMURA and McDANIEL, JJ., concur.
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