California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martinez, H040794 (Cal. App. 2016):
" 'On appeal we review the whole record in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine whether it discloses substantial evidencethat is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuefrom which a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citations.]' " (People v. Cravens (2012) 53 Cal.4th 500, 507.) The same standard applies to our review of evidence to support a gang enhancement finding. (People v. Catlin (2001) 26 Cal.4th 81, 139.)
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