What is the test for establishing that a defendant must be convicted beyond a reasonable doubt?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Mock, F073952 (Cal. App. 2018):

First, " ' "it is the jury, not the appellate court that must be convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt." ' " (People v. Clark (2016) 63 Cal.4th

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