What is the test for overturning a finding of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Gonzalez, A150214 (Cal. App. 2018):

favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime or special circumstance beyond a reasonable doubt. We review the entire record in the light most favorable to the judgment below to determine whether it discloses sufficient evidencethat is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuesupporting the decision, and not whether the evidence proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citation.] We neither reweigh the evidence nor reevaluate the credibility of witnesses. [Citation.] We presume in support of the judgment the existence of every fact the jury reasonably could deduce from the evidence. [Citation.] If the circumstances reasonably justify the findings made by the trier of fact, reversal of the judgment is not warranted simply because the circumstances might also be reconciled with a contrary finding." (People v. Jennings (2010) 50 Cal.4th 616, 638-639.)

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