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any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt[.]” (citation omitted).

“Substantial evidence is more than a mere scintilla and is such proof that ‘reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’” ().

“Substantial evidence is more than a ‘mere scintilla’ and is that which reasonable persons could accept as sufficient to support a guilty verdict beyond a reasonable doubt.” ().

at 562 ¶ 16 () (internal quotations omitted).

We will not reverse unless there is “a complete absence of probative facts to support a conviction.”

ther, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of 5 STATE v. BALDERAS Decision of the Court fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” ¶ 16 (2011) (

Substantial evidence is “proof 3 STATE v. COLLINS Decision of the Court that ‘reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’” ().

¶18 In short, the State provided “such proof that reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” (citation omitted).

Substantial evidence is “more than a mere scintilla.”

A defendant is entitled to a judgment of acquittal when there is “no substantial evidence to warrant a conviction.” see Ariz. R. Crim.

Substantial evidence “is such proof that ‘reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’” ().

Substantial evidence is more than a “mere scintilla.” ().

¶9 Before the verdict, a defendant may move for a judgment of acquittal under Rule 20(a)(1) “if there is no substantial evidence to support a conviction.” “Substantial evidence is more than a mere scintilla and is such proof that reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” (citation and internal quotation marks omitted).

is such proof that ‘reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’” West, 226 Ariz. at 562, ¶ 16 (internal quotation marks omitted) ().

Substantial evidence is such proof that “reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of 3 STATE v. PADILLA Decision of the Court defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” ().

Substantial evidence is proof that “reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of [a] defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.”

This Court has said that “[s]ubstantial evidence is more than a mere scintilla and is such proof that reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” Ellison, 213 Ariz. at 134 ¶ 65 ().

§§ 13-115(A), 21-102(A); –67 (1990) (citation omitted).

¶22 Rule 20(a)(1) directs courts to enter a judgment of acquittal “if there is no substantial evidence to support a conviction.” Substantial evidence “is such proof that ‘reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’” (quoting State v, Jones, ).

Substantial evidence is such proof that “reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” ().

“Substantial evidence is more than a mere scintilla and is such proof that reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” (citations and internal quotation marks omitted).

Substantial evidence “is such proof that reasonable persons could accept 3 STATE v. MESA Decision of the Court as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.” ().

Substantial evidence is “such proof that ‘reasonable persons could accept as adequate and sufficient to support a conclusion of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.’” ().