Can a rational jury find that the essential elements of the crime were not proven beyond a reasonable doubt?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Wilson, 924 F.2d 1064 (9th Cir. 1991):

Appellants contend that the evidence is not sufficient to sustain their convictions. We review this claim by considering whether a rational jury, taking the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, could have found the essential elements of the crime to exist beyond a reasonable doubt. United States v. Marabelles, 724 F.2d 1374, 1377 (9th Cir.1984).

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