What is the standard of review for the purpose of determining the sufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Terry, 760 F.2d 939 (9th Cir. 1985):
In determining the sufficiency of the evidence, the standard of review is whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found the elements of the crime charged beyond a reasonable doubt. United States v. Clevenger, 733 F.2d 1356, 1358 (9th Cir.1984). The credibility of the defense witnesses was somewhat suspect given some discrepancies in their testimony and because some of those who denied that the surveillance photos
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