What is the test for a reasonable doubt verdict in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McFadden, C077583 (Cal. App. 2017):
have described as evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid value--from which a reasonable jury could find the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.' " (People v. Vines (2011) 51 Cal.4th 830, 869 (Vines).) "We presume in support of the judgment 'the existence of every fact the trier could reasonably deduce from the evidence.' " (Ibid.)
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