What is the test for credibility in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Fifita, B294952, c/w B297071 (Cal. App. 2020):
reasonable, credible, and of solid valuesuch that a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citation.]'" (People v. Manibusan, supra, 58 Cal.4th at p. 87.)
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