What is the test for a jury to find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Silva, E065151 (Cal. App. 2017):

We review the entire record to determine whether it contains substantial evidence from which the jury could find defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. (People v. D'Arcy, supra, 48 Cal.4th at p. 293.)

2. Applicable legal principles.

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