What is the standard of review applied in a sexual assault case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Van Dusen, A142665 (Cal. App. 2016):

"When assessing a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, we apply the substantial evidence standard of review, under which we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine whether it discloses substantial evidencethat is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuesuch that any reasonable trier of fact could find the essential elements of the charged crime or allegation proven beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Riazati (2011) 195 Cal.App.4th 514, 532 (Riazati).) "We do not reweigh the evidence, resolve conflicts in the evidence, or reevaluate the credibility of witnesses" and the testimony of even " 'a single witness is sufficient to sustain a conviction.' " (Ibid.)

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