What is the test for reversal of a finding of intent in a murder case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from The People v. Abner, E048451, No. RIF135077 (Cal. App. 2010):

existence of every fact the trier could reasonably deduce from the evidence. [Citation.]" (People v. Jones (1990) 51 Cal.3d 294, 314.) Reversal is not appropriate "unless it appears 'that upon no hypothesis whatever is there sufficient substantial evidence to support [the judgment].' [Citation.]" (People v. Bolin (1998) 18 Cal.4th 297, 331.) Based on the facts here, a reasonable trier of fact could find that defendant intended to kill both victims.

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