SFO test #1 Questions With Correct Answers!!

Lay 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