What is the test for overturning a finding of guilty in a sexual assault case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Aguigui, A141300 (Cal. App. 2015):

In considering this claim, " 'we 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. Avila (2009) 46 Cal.4th 680, 701.) " '[I]f the circumstances reasonably justify the jury's findings, the judgment may not be reversed simply because the circumstances might also reasonably be reconciled with a contrary finding.' " (Id. at p. 703.)

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