What is the test for a natural and probable consequences theory of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McGhee, B265136 (Cal. App. 2017):
natural and probable consequences theory of attempted murder. In evaluating this claim, we must "review the entire record in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine whether it contains 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." (People v. Lindberg (2008) 45 Cal.4th 1, 27.)
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