In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence, this court must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict and assume the jury believed the state's witnesses and disbelieved any contrary evidence. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994). Parsley, however, is not challenging the jury's resolution of any factual issues.

We view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict when determining whether the jury acted with due regard for the presumption of innocence and for the need to overcome it by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994). Furthermore, a conviction based on circumstantial evidence will be upheld and such evidence is entitled to as much weight as any other kind of evidence, so long as a detailed review of the record indicates that the reasonable inferences from such evidence are consistent only with the defendant's guilt and inconsistent with any rational hypothesis except that of guilt.

1990). A defendant who claims that the trial court erred in admitting evidence bears the burden of showing the error and any resulting prejudice. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994). Evidentiary errors warrant reversal if "there is any reasonable doubt the result would have been different had the evidence not been admitted."

Circumstantial evidence in a criminal case is entitled to as much weight as any other kind of evidence so long as the circumstances proved are consistent with the hypothesis that the accused is guilty and inconsistent with any rational hypothesis except for that of guilt. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994) (quoting State v.Pilcher, 472 N.W.2d 327, 335 (Minn. 1991)). Although stricter scrutiny applies to convictions based on circumstantial evidence, it is still recognized that the jury is in the best position to evaluate the circumstantial evidence surrounding a crime, and "its verdict is entitled to due deference."

Admission of Spreigl evidence lies within the sound discretion of the trial court, and a trial court's ruling will not be reversed absent a clear abuse of discretion. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 800 (Minn. 1994). In August of 1984, Spaeth was arrested for two burglaries, one of an occupied dwelling in Lakeville, and one of an occupied dwelling in Apple Valley. He later admitted that he also had committed a burglary that took place on June 27, 1984, in Apple Valley.

A reviewing court must assume the jury believed the state's witnesses and disbelieved any evidence to the contrary. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994). I.

The admission of Spreigl evidence is subject to the district court's discretion and a ruling admitting or rejecting the evidence will not be reversed absent a clear abuse of discretion. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 800 (Minn. 1994). The court ruled that the prior convictions were admissible to show a common plan or scheme.

On appeal, the defendant has the burden of proving that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting evidence and that the defendant was thereby prejudiced. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994) (quoting State v. Loebach, 310 N.W.2d 58, 65 (Minn. 1981)).

On appeal, the defendant has the burden of proving that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting evidence and that he or she was thereby prejudiced. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994). Reversal is warranted only when the error substantially influences the jury's decision.

On appeal, the defendant has the burden of proving both that the trial court abused its discretion in admitting the evidence and that the defendant was thereby prejudiced. State v. Steinbuch, 514 N.W.2d 793, 799 (Minn. 1994) (citation omitted). Reversal is warranted only when the error substantially influences the jury's decision.