SFO Test 1 Exam With 100%
Correct Answers 2025/2026
Lay Witness - Correct Answer-non-expert person called to
testify of what they witnessed or heard.
Expert Witness - Correct Answer-person who's deemed an
expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts.
Justice of the Peace Court - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-court for under 18 years old,
unless, they commit (agg) murder.
District Court - Correct Answer-general jurisdiction, both civil &
criminal. Need good reason to appeal.
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,Utah Court of Appeals - Correct Answer-jurisdiction over
district & juvenile court that hears appeals. Although can't
appeal 1st degree & capital felonies.
Utah Supreme Court - Correct Answer-hears from the Court of
Appeals, first & capital cases, statute violation, promulgates
rules of evidence and procedure.
Bench Trial - Correct Answer-trial strictly in front of judge and
judges makes decision of innocence or guilt
Jury Trial - Correct Answer-jury makes determination of
innocence or guilt
Jury - Correct Answer-6-12 persons who are normally lay
persons or peers
Initial Appearance - Correct Answer-defendant makes first
appearance, hears charges and enters a plea of guilty or not
Bail Hearing - Correct Answer-judge examines facts of case and
sets bail. Can also hold defendant without bail.
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, Preliminary Hearing - Correct Answer-court trial prosecutors &
defense attorneys enter evidence & examine witness. Finding
sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail.
Trial (court) - Correct Answer-main court proceeding for cases
to be heard, evidence presented, right to confront witnesses.
Sentencing - Correct Answer-Can be done at time of trial, time
of convicted defendant is pronounced.
Appeals Process - Correct Answer-Decision is made by judge or
jury the decision can be appealed by appropriate court.
Capital Crime - Correct Answer-Life in prison (without parole)
Felony 1st Degree - Correct Answer-5 years-life
Felony 2nd Degree - Correct Answer-1-15 years
Felony 3rd Degree - Correct Answer-0-5 years
Misdemeanor A - Correct Answer-365 days in jail
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Correct Answers 2025/2026
Lay Witness - Correct Answer-non-expert person called to
testify of what they witnessed or heard.
Expert Witness - Correct Answer-person who's deemed an
expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts.
Justice of the Peace Court - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-court for under 18 years old,
unless, they commit (agg) murder.
District Court - Correct Answer-general jurisdiction, both civil &
criminal. Need good reason to appeal.
pg. 1 professoraxe
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,Utah Court of Appeals - Correct Answer-jurisdiction over
district & juvenile court that hears appeals. Although can't
appeal 1st degree & capital felonies.
Utah Supreme Court - Correct Answer-hears from the Court of
Appeals, first & capital cases, statute violation, promulgates
rules of evidence and procedure.
Bench Trial - Correct Answer-trial strictly in front of judge and
judges makes decision of innocence or guilt
Jury Trial - Correct Answer-jury makes determination of
innocence or guilt
Jury - Correct Answer-6-12 persons who are normally lay
persons or peers
Initial Appearance - Correct Answer-defendant makes first
appearance, hears charges and enters a plea of guilty or not
Bail Hearing - Correct Answer-judge examines facts of case and
sets bail. Can also hold defendant without bail.
pg. 2 professoraxe
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, Preliminary Hearing - Correct Answer-court trial prosecutors &
defense attorneys enter evidence & examine witness. Finding
sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail.
Trial (court) - Correct Answer-main court proceeding for cases
to be heard, evidence presented, right to confront witnesses.
Sentencing - Correct Answer-Can be done at time of trial, time
of convicted defendant is pronounced.
Appeals Process - Correct Answer-Decision is made by judge or
jury the decision can be appealed by appropriate court.
Capital Crime - Correct Answer-Life in prison (without parole)
Felony 1st Degree - Correct Answer-5 years-life
Felony 2nd Degree - Correct Answer-1-15 years
Felony 3rd Degree - Correct Answer-0-5 years
Misdemeanor A - Correct Answer-365 days in jail
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