What is the test for setting aside a jury's finding of guilty?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Phomvilay, F076279 (Cal. App. 2020):
descriptions consistent with defendant's appearance]; see also People v. Braun (1939) 14 Cal.2d 1, 5 ["To entitle a reviewing court to set aside a jury's finding of guilt, the evidence of identity must be so weak as to constitute practically no evidence at all"].)
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