The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Grubczak, 793 F.2d 458 (2nd Cir. 1986):
We hardly need reiterate that a defendant advancing a sufficiency of the evidence claim "bears a 'very heavy burden.' " United States v. Martino, 759 F.2d 998,
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Although the evidence against defendant on the armed robbery count is far from overwhelming, we are persuaded that, viewed in its totality, see United States v. Carson, 702 F.2d at 362, it is sufficient to sustain the conviction.
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