What is the burden of a defendant challenging the sufficiency of evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Litvak, 808 F.3d 160 (2nd Cir. 2015):
"As a general matter, a defendant challenging the sufficiency of the evidence bears a heavy burden, as the standard of review is exceedingly deferential." United States v. Brock, 789 F.3d 60, 63 (2d Cir.2015) (internal quotation marks omitted).
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