What is the legal test for substantial evidence in a sexual assault case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Clark, B246263 (Cal. App. 2014):

We review the verdict for substantial evidence -- that is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid value. (People v. Zamudio (2008) 43 Cal.4th 327, 357.) "In applying this test, we review the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution and presume in support of the judgment the existence of every fact the jury could reasonably have deduced from the evidence." (Ibid.) We do not resolve credibility issues or evidentiary conflicts, as they are the sole province of the jury. (Ibid.) "The same standard governs in cases where the prosecution relies primarily on circumstantial evidence. [Citation.] We 'must accept logical inferences that the jury might have drawn from the circumstantial evidence.'" (Ibid.)

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