When reviewing a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, what is the test for reversal of a finding of insufficient evidence?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Adair, D059701, Super. Ct. No. SCD228574 (Cal. App. 2012):

When reviewing a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, we review the whole record in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine whether there is substantial evidence from which a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. (People v. Stanley (1995) 10 Cal.4th 764, 792.) If the circumstances reasonably justify the trier of fact's findings, reversal is not warranted merely because the circumstances might also be reasonably reconciled with a contrary finding. (Id. at p. 793.)

Other Questions


Is there sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding that there was sufficient evidence for a reversal of judgment? (California, United States of America)
Does the evidence support the finding that there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that the sexual assault charges against Backman were not supported by the weight of the evidence? (California, United States of America)
In reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence, what is the standard of review in the context of a claim for insufficient evidence? (California, United States of America)
When a criminal defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence, what is the standard of review required by the California Court of Appeal to determine whether the evidence is sufficient? (California, United States of America)
Is insufficient evidence sufficient to support a jury's finding that there was insufficient evidence? (California, United States of America)
What is sufficient evidence to have been sufficient evidence for a jury to find that defendant intentionally poisoned a patient? (California, United States of America)
What is the standard of review for a defendant challenging the sufficiency of the evidence for a jury finding? (California, United States of America)
When reviewing for the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction, how does the court review the evidence? (California, United States of America)
What is the substantial evidence standard of review applied to challenges to the sufficiency of evidence in a juvenile proceeding involving criminal behavior? (California, United States of America)
What is the standard for reviewing evidence in a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence under the Fourteenth Amendment? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.