What is the test for establishing that evidence is sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jackie Marie De La Cruz, B249650 (Cal. App. 2014):
evidence which, if believed by the jury, was sufficient to raise a reasonable doubt . . . .' [Citations.]" (People v. Salas (2006) 37 Cal.4th 967, 982-983; accord, People v. Mentch (2008) 45 Cal.4th 274, 288.)
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