Questions & Answers(RATED A+)
municipal court not of record non-lawyer - ANSWERnon-lawyer, fines up to $50, no Jail sentences,
juvenile jurisdiction over only traffic violations.
court not of record no lawyer - ANSWERa court in which proceedings are not required to be
recorded, the judge is a lawyer, can fine up to $200, may give 30 days in jail, may not jail juveniles.
court of record - ANSWERkeeps an exact account of what goes on at trial, lawyer judge, must have
over 65,000 population, can fine up to $1200, up to 90 days in jail, jury trials, limited jurisdiction over
juveniles with no jail.
district court of oklahoma - ANSWERhas general jurisdiction over all justifiable matters, may issue
writs judgements and decrees , judge is a lawyer, has jury trials,
3 types of judges - ANSWER-District Court Judges- elected by district
- associate district judge- elected by county
-special district judge - appointed by District judge
Court of Criminal Appeals Jurisdiction - ANSWERHighest appeal court for criminal offenses in the
state Judge must be an attorney, has appellate jurisdiction in all criminal matters
Statutory Law - ANSWERLaw passed by the state legislature
Case Law - ANSWERwhere oklahoma court of criminal appeals has interpretations of statutory law in
specific cases
a private wrong - ANSWERtort law,
the breech of duty imposed by law.
crime - ANSWERA violation, act, or omission forbade by law for which a governmental authority
applies penalties monetary or penal
, 2 types of torts - ANSWERintentional and constitutional
4th Amendment - ANSWERProtection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
5th Amendment - ANSWERThe Right to Remain Silent, no Double Jeopardy and right to due process
6th Amendment - ANSWERThe right to a Speedy Trial by jury and representation by an attorney for
an accused person
8th Amendment - ANSWERNo cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail or fines
14th Amendment - ANSWERDeclares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed
equal protection of the laws
Two types of note taking - ANSWERpermanent note book and temporary note system
weapons where alcohol is sold - ANSWER-carrying a weapon where alcohol is sold is a felony.
-exceptions are peace officers, owner, licensed armed investigator, or valid SAD handgun permit. the
exceptions may not drink alcohol while armed except for in the line of duty undercover
Miranda v. Arizona - ANSWER-The accused must be notified of their 4th 5th and 6th amendment
rights before being questioned by the police.
-avoid self-incrimination and council or attorney during questioning
field notes - ANSWERdetailed notes taken by an officer describing things. helps relive the officers
memory by writing details to bring back the memory of the event.
p-r-e-l-i-m-i-n-a-r-y - ANSWER-proceed to the scene
-render aid to the victim
-Effect arrest of the suspect
-locate witnesses
-interview witnesses