What is the test for a judgment of acquittal or dismissal of an indictment?

Deciding whether a judgment of acquittal or the dismissal of an indictment is appropriate requires an assessment of the sufficiency of the evidence. The court " 'must determine whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, the jury could reasonably find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.' " Merriweather, 777 F.2d at 507 (quoting United States v. Hazeem, 679 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 848 (1982)); see United States v. Reese, 775 F.2d 1066, 1070-71 (9th Cir.1985).