What is the test for determining sufficient evidence to support the findings of a jury in a sexual assault case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. A.W. (In re A.W.), C082976 (Cal. App. 2017):

In determining whether sufficient evidence supports the trial court's findings, we apply the substantial evidence standard. (In re S.C. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 396, 414.) We "must review the whole record in the light most favorable to the judgment below to determine whether it discloses substantial evidencethat is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid valuesuch that a reasonable trier of fact could find [the allegations against the appellant true] beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v.

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