People v. Taylor’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. ““The strength or weakness of the identification, the incompatibility of and discrepancies in the testimony, if there were any, and the uncertainties of witnesses in giving their testimony were matters solely for the observation and consideration of the jurors in the first instance, and for the consideration of the trial court on motion for a new trial. It has approved the finding of the jury, and on appeal this court may not disturb such finding and the action of the trial court" unless we can say, as a matter of law, that there was no evidence to support the conviction. (People v. Erno, 195 Cal. 272, 283 [ 232 P. 710 ].)” See also People v. Stewart, 96 Cal.App.2d 666, 667 [ 216 P.2d 80 ], and People v. Taylor, 136 Cal.App.2d 118, 123 [ 288 P.2d 312 ].”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 140 Cal. App. 2d 585 - People v. Hood