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Lay Witness correct answers non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard. Expert Witness correct answers person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts. Justice of the Peace Court correct answers 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 correct answers court for under 18 years old, unless, they commit (agg) murder. District Court correct answers general jurisdiction, both civil & criminal. Need good reason to appeal. Utah Court of Appeals correct answers jurisdiction over district & juvenile court that hears appeals. Although can't appeal 1st degree & capital felonies. Utah Supreme Court correct answers hears from the Court of Appeals, first & capital cases, statute violation, promulgates rules of evidence and procedure. Bench Trial correct answers trial strictly in front of judge and judges makes decision of innocence or guilt Jury Trial correct answers jury makes determination of innocence or guilt Jury correct answers 6-12 persons who are normally lay persons or peers Initial Appearance correct answers defendant makes first appearance, hears charges and enters a plea of guilty or not Bail Hearing correct answers judge examines facts of case and sets bail. Can also hold defendant without bail. Preliminary Hearing correct answers court trial prosecutors & defense attorneys enter evidence & examine witness. Finding sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail. Trial (court) correct answers main court proceeding for cases to be heard, evidence presented, right to confront witnesses. Sentencing correct answers Can be done at time of trial, time of convicted defendant is pronounced. Appeals Process correct answers Decision is made by judge or jury the decision can be appealed by appropriate court.