California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Grimes, G052926 (Cal. App. 2017):
fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."'"' [Citation.] The standard is the same under the state and federal due process clauses. [Citation.] 'We presume "'in support of the judgment the existence of every fact the trier could reasonably deduce from the evidence.' [Citation.] This standard applies whether direct or circumstantial evidence is involved." [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Gonzales and Soliz (2011) 52 Cal.4th 254, 294.)
A. Count 3Section 12022.7 Enhancement
Grimes argues insufficient evidence supports the jury's finding he inflicted GBI during the commission of count 3. We agree.
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