What is the standard of review on appeal in cases where the evidence is based mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Metsoyan, B283562 (Cal. App. 2018):
"'On appeal we review the whole record in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine whether it discloses substantial evidencethat is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuefrom which a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citations.] The standard of review is the same in cases in which the People rely mainly on circumstantial evidence. [Citation.]" (People v. Abilez, supra, 41 Cal.4th at p. 504.)
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