For purpose of ruling whether to grant a defendant's motion for a judgment of acquittal (directed verdict), a trial judge must view the evidence in a light most favorable to the defendant.

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For the purpose of ruling on a defendant's motion for a judgment of acquittal (directed verdict), a trial judge must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, not the defendant. This standard ensures that the case only goes to the jury if there is sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to convict.

For Purpose of Ruling Whether to Grant a Defendant's Motion