What is the standard of review for a criminal conviction challenged as lacking substantial evidence?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Lester, C083333 (Cal. App. 2019):

The standard of review of a criminal conviction challenged as lacking substantial evidence is well established. "[T]he court must review the whole record in the light most favorable to the judgment below to determine whether it discloses substantial evidence that is, evidence which is reasonable, credible, and of solid value such that a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." (People v. Johnson (1980) 26 Cal.3d 557, 578.)

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