What is the test for determining if there is sufficient evidence to overturn a judgment against a defendant in a sexual assault case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from In re A.D. v. A.D., G044046, Super. Ct. No. DL027561 (Cal. App. 2011):

court must review the entire 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.' [Citation.]" (People v. Avila (2009) 46 Cal.4th 680, 701.) If there is sufficient evidence, the judgment must be affirmed. (People v. Ochoa (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1199, 1206.)

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