What is the standard of review for a conviction of first degree burglary?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Medeiros, F066731 (Cal. App. 2014):
Appellant argues the evidence was insufficient to support her conviction of first degree burglary. (See People v. Sample (2011) 200 Cal.App.4th 1253, 1261 [elements of first degree burglary are: "(1) entry into a structure currently being used for dwelling purposes and (2) with the intent to commit a theft or a felony"].)
A. Standard of Review
"The court must 'review the whole record in the light most favorable to the judgment below to determine whether it discloses substantial evidencethat is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuesuch that a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.'" (People v. Ceja (1993) 4 Cal.4th 1134, 1138.) "'Circumstantial evidence may be sufficient to connect a
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