- Threshold question: whether the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to present the matter to the jury for its determination. (People v. Stevens (2007) 41 Cal.4th 182, 200.)
- Substantial Evidence Standard: ‘whether from the evidence, including all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom, there is any substantial evidence of the existence of each element of the offense charged.’” (People v. Stevens (2007) 41 Cal.4th 182, 200.)