Utah Supreme Court· 10/5/1978

State v. John

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586 P.2d 410
1978 Utah LEXIS 1436

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noting that cireum-stantial evidence \is recognized as a valid method of ascertaining the truth\
stating jury may consider evidence and may “draw whatever inferences may fairly and reasonably be drawn therefrom in light of their own experience and judgment.”
noting where defendant presents alternative hypothesis that conflicts with State's evidence, jurors \are the exclusive judges of the credibility of the evidence\ and thus may reject hypothesis lacking in \substantial and credible evidence.\
noting where defendant presents alternative hypothesis that conflicts with State’s evidence, jurors “are the exclusive judges of the credibility of the evidence” and thus may reject hypothesis lacking in “substantial and credible evidence.”
noting fact finders “may consider all.of the facts affirmatively shown, as well as any unexplained areas, and draw whatever inferences may fairly and reasonably be drawn therefrom in the light of their own experience and judgment”
evidence that defendant had sole custody and care of child at time fatal injuries incurred sufficient to support conviction for manslaughter

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Judges: Crockett, Ellett, Maughan, Hall

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