What is the test for overturning a finding of proven beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hall, H038706 (Cal. App. 2013):
beyond a reasonable doubt. ' "If the circumstances reasonably justify the trier of fact's findings, the opinion of the reviewing court that the circumstances might also be reasonably reconciled with a contrary finding does not warrant a reversal of the judgment." ' [Citations.]" (People v. Bean (1988) 46 Cal.3d 919, 932-933.)
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