What is the test for reversal of a conviction for attempted murder?

"Conflicts and even testimony which is subject to justifiable suspicion do not justify the reversal of a judgment, for it is the exclusive province of the trial judge or jury to determine the credibility of a witness and the truth or falsity of the facts upon which a determination depends. [Citation.] We resolve neither credibility issues nor evidentiary conflicts; we look for substantial evidence. [Citation.]" (People v. Maury (2003) 30 Cal.4th 342, 403.) "Reversal on this ground is unwarranted unless it appears 'that upon no hypothesis whatever is there sufficient substantial evidence to support [the conviction].' [Citation.]" (People v. Bolin (1998) 18 Cal.4th 297, 331.)

"Attempted murder requires the specific intent to kill and the commission of a direct but ineffectual act toward accomplishing the intended killing. [Citation.]" (People v. Booker (2011) 51 Cal.4th 141, 177-178.) " 'The mental state required for attempted murder has long differed from that required for murder itself. Murder does not require

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the intent to kill. Implied malicea conscious disregard for lifesuffices. [Citation.]' [Citation.] In contrast, '[a]ttempted murder requires the specific intent to kill and the commission of a direct but ineffectual act toward accomplishing the intended killing.' [Citations.] Hence, in order for defendant to be convicted of the attempted murder of the [victim], the prosecution had to prove he acted with specific intent to kill that victim. [Citation.]" (People v. Smith (2005) 37 Cal.4th 733, 739 (Smith).)