What is the test for determining whether a defendant committed attempted premeditated murder or assault with a firearm?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Patton, B261807 (Cal. App. 2016):

Defendant next argues there is insufficient evidence supporting the jury's findings he committed attempted premeditated murder or assault with a firearm. Our task is to "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 valuesuch that a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Rodriguez (1999) 20 Cal.4th 1, 11.) "Reversal

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