What is the test for overturning a finding that the evidence is insufficient to support a finding on an allegation?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Rashid, B264607 (Cal. App. 2016):

In evaluating a claim the evidence is insufficient to support a true finding on an allegation, we review the entire record in the light most favorable to the judgment 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. Hillhouse (2002) 27 Cal.4th 469, 496.) "We draw all reasonable inferences in support of the judgment. [Citation.]" (People v. Wader (1993) 5 Cal.4th 610, 640.) Reversal is not warranted unless it appears "'that upon no hypothesis whatever is there

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sufficient substantial evidence to support [the conviction].' [Citation.]" (People v. Bolin (1998) 18 Cal.4th 297, 331.)

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