What is the standard for a jury to consider the evidence presented at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Guadagna, 183 F.3d 122 (2nd Cir. 1999):
We view the evidence in the light most favorable to the government and draw all reasonable inferences in its favor. United States v. Nersesian, 824 F.2d 1294, 1302 (2d Cir. 1987). In light of this standard, a rational juror could have found the following from the evidence presented at trial:
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