What is the test for a motion to overturn a conviction for sexual assault brought by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted while on a date with her partner?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Nava, 108 F.3d 340 (9th Cir. 1997):
Morales argues that the evidence against her was insufficient to support her conviction. "In considering a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, we consider whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt." United States v. Wiseman, 25 F.3d 862, 865 (9th Cir.1994).
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