Opinion ID: 2101042
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Heading: sufficiency of the evidence

Text: Appellant argues that the evidence did not establish that she conspired with anyone to commit murder or that she acted in any manner to cause the death of her husband. When confronted with a sufficiency issue, this Court does not weigh the evidence or judge the credibility of the witnesses. Rather, we consider only that evidence most favorable to the State and all reasonable inference to be drawn therefrom. If there is substantial evidence of probative value which would permit a reasonable trier of fact to find the existence of each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt, the judgment must be affirmed. Downs v. State (1985), Ind., 482 N.E.2d 716. This same standard prevails when the evidence is circumstantial. Collins v. State (1980), 274 Ind. 619, 413 N.E.2d 264. The trier of fact may reach a verdict based solely on circumstantial evidence. Survance v. State (1984), Ind., 465 N.E.2d 1076. The evidence recited in the statement of facts is clearly sufficient to support appellant's convictions.