What is the test for reversal of a jury's verdict in a murder case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Huynh, G038796 (Cal. App. 10/7/2008), G038796 (Cal. App. 2008):

While we recognize that it is the duty of the jury to acquit defendant if the circumstantial evidence is susceptible of two reasonable interpretations and one points to innocence, once the jury reaches its verdict we do not reweigh the evidence. Even if we were to conclude that the circumstantial evidence might lead to a different result, reversal is not mandated. Our task is to determine whether any reasonable trier of fact could have reached the same conclusion as the jury. (People v. Holt (1997) 15 Cal.4th 619, 667-668.) We conclude the evidence is sufficient to support the jury's finding defendant committed his crime for the benefit of his gang.

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