What is the standard of proof in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. A. B, H035385, No. JV32587 (Cal. App. 2010):
every fact the trier could reasonably deduce from the evidence." ' [Citation.]" (People v. Young (2005) 34 Cal.4th 1149, 1175 (Young).) "The same standard also applies in cases in which the prosecution relies primarily on circumstantial evidence. [Citation.]" (Ibid.)
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