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Lay Witness -:- non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard. Expert Witness -:- person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts. Justice of the Peace Court -:- handles lowest crimes. B & C Misdemeanors, infractions, traffic offenses f...

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SFO test #1 Questions and Correct Answers |
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Lay Witness


✓ -:- non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard.




Expert Witness


✓ -:- person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify or

interpret facts.




Justice of the Peace Court


✓ -:- handles lowest crimes. B & C Misdemeanors, infractions, traffic

offenses from kids 16-18. Civil under $5k. Issue search/arrest warrants.

No need to appeal.




Juvenile Court


✓ -:- court for under 18 years old, unless, they commit (agg) murder.




District Court




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✓ -:- general jurisdiction, both civil & criminal. Need good reason to

appeal.




Utah Court of Appeals


✓ -:- jurisdiction over district & juvenile court that hears appeals.

Although can't appeal 1st degree & capital felonies.




Utah Supreme Court


✓ -:- hears from the Court of Appeals, first & capital cases, statute

violation, promulgates rules of evidence and procedure.




Bench Trial


✓ -:- trial strictly in front of judge and judges makes decision of innocence

or guilt




Jury Trial


✓ -:- jury makes determination of innocence or guilt




Jury


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✓ -:- 6-12 persons who are normally lay persons or peers




Initial Appearance


✓ -:- defendant makes first appearance, hears charges and enters a plea of

guilty or not




Bail Hearing


✓ -:- judge examines facts of case and sets bail. Can also hold defendant

without bail.




Preliminary Hearing


✓ -:- court trial prosecutors & defense attorneys enter evidence &

examine witness. Finding sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail.




Trial (court)


✓ -:- main court proceeding for cases to be heard, evidence presented,

right to confront witnesses.




Sentencing


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✓ -:- Can be done at time of trial, time of convicted defendant is

pronounced.




Appeals Process


✓ -:- Decision is made by judge or jury the decision can be appealed by

appropriate court.




Capital Crime


✓ -:- Life in prison (without parole)




Felony 1st Degree


✓ -:- 5 years-life




Felony 2nd Degree


✓ -:- 1-15 years




Felony 3rd Degree


✓ -:- 0-5 years



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