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SFO Test -1 Questions and Answers
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SFO test #1Lay Witness - Answer -non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard.
Expert Witness - Answer -person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts.
Justice of the Peace Court - Answer -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 - Answer -court for under 18 years old, unless, they commit (agg) murder.
District Court - Answer -general jurisdiction, both civil & criminal. Need good reason to appeal.
Utah Court of Appeals - Answer -jurisdiction over district & juvenile court that hears appeals. Although
can't appeal 1st degree & capital felonies.
Utah Supreme Court - Answer -hears from the Court of Appeals, first & capital cases, statute violation,
promulgates rules of evidence and procedure.
Bench Trial - Answer -trial strictly in front of judge and judges makes decision of innocence or guilt
Jury Trial - Answer -jury makes determination of innocence or guilt
, Jury - Answer -6-12 persons who are normally lay persons or peers
Initial Appearance - Answer -defendant makes first appearance, hears charges and enters a plea of guilty
or not
Bail Hearing - Answer -judge examines facts of case and sets bail. Can also hold defendant without bail.
Preliminary Hearing - Answer -court trial prosecutors & defense attorneys enter evidence & examine
witness. Finding sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail.
Trial (court) - Answer -main court proceeding for cases to be heard, evidence presented, right to
confront witnesses.
Sentencing - Answer -Can be done at time of trial, time of convicted defendant is pronounced.
Appeals Process - Answer -Decision is made by judge or jury the decision can be appealed by
appropriate court.
Capital Crime - Answer -Life in prison (without parole)
Felony 1st Degree - Answer -5 years-life
Felony 2nd Degree - Answer -1-15 years
Felony 3rd Degree - Answer -0-5 years
Misdemeanor A - Answer -365 days in jail
Misdemeanor B - Answer -180 days in jail
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