What constitutes substantial evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ornelas, F074019 (Cal. App. 2018):
Substantial evidence includes all reasonable inferences to be drawn from the evidence. (People v. Whalen, supra, 56 Cal.4th at p. 55.) "Substantial evidence is defined as 'evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuefrom which a reasonable trier of fact could have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.' [Citations.]" (Ibid.)
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