California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Espinosa, B284480 (Cal. App. 2019):
This opinion rests on the type of "speculation, supposition and suspicion [that] are patently insufficient to support an inference of fact." (People v. Franklin (2016) 248 Cal.App.4th 938, 951.) Although intent " 'is rarely susceptible of direct proof and usually must be inferred from the facts and circumstances
Page 11
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.