People v. Finch CA2/3

DISCUSSION

On appeal, Finch challenges the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his convictions in counts 1 and 2 for possession of a firearm by a felon. He specifically contends the evidence was insufficient to support a finding that he had knowledge of the two firearms that were found inside the Oldsmobile.

Standard of Review “ ‘ “When considering a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence to support a conviction, we review the entire record in the light most favorable to the judgment to determine whether it contains substantial evidence—that is, evidence that is reasonable, credible, and of solid value—from which a reasonable trier of fact could find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.” [Citation.] We determine “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” [Citation.] In so doing, a reviewing court “presumes in support of the judgment the existence of every fact the trier could reasonably deduce from the evidence.” ’ ” (People v. Beck and Cruz (2019) 8 Cal.5th 548, 626.) Our “task is not to resolve credibility…