What is the test for "any reasonable trier of fact" in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rosario, H042286 (Cal. App. 2016):
in light of all the evidence, 'any reasonable trier of fact could have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.' (People v. Towler (1982) 31 Cal.3d 105, 118.)" (People v. Zaragoza (2016) 1 Cal.5th 21, 44.)
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