When determining whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain a criminal conviction, what is the test for the evidence?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from The People v. Flores, B214335, No. TA099668 (Cal. App. 2010):

When determining whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain a criminal conviction, we review the entire record in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine " 'whether it discloses substantial evidence that is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid value such 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; People v. Halvorsen (2007) 42 Cal.4th 379, 419.) We presume in

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