What is the test for determining whether a defendant possessed the requisite intent to kill?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Salas, F063978 (Cal. App. 2013):
"'Whether a defendant possessed the requisite intent to kill is, of course, a question for the trier of fact. While reasonable minds may differ on the resolution of that issue, our sole function is to determine if any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. [Citations.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Gonzalez (2005) 126 Cal.App.4th 1539, 1552.)
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