GPSTC Exam #1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
magistrate - criminal Arrest Warrants, Application Hearings, First Appearance Hearings,
Search Warrants, Preliminary Hearings, Bond hearings, Deposit Account fraud, Waivers of
Extradition, No juries
Probate Court A state court of limited jurisdiction, deceased person's estate. Appointment
of guardians, Marriage licenses
CHINS children in need of services
Juvenile courts courts that hear cases involving young people
State Courts Civil Law actions except cases within the exclusive jurisdiction of superior
court, all criminal cases below felony grade. Appellate review of magistrate court civil cases
What circuit of the court of appeals is GA 11th (including Alabama and Florida)
, GPSTC Exam #1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
Brady v. Maryland (1963) The prosecution is required to disclose to the defense evidence
that directly relates to claims of either guilt or innocence.
Brady list Officers who have lied during an investigation, in court will be placed on a list
that will removal all credibility and ability to testify
Giglio v. United States (1972) Exculpatory evidence also includes information that could
be used to impeach the credibility of prosecution witnesses, including officers.
Kathryn Johnston Case Atlanta PD executed a no knock search warrant based off false
information and killed a 98 year old women in her home.
Criminal law in the US can be found in 4 sources Common law, Constitution, Statues,
Admin or regulatory agency decisions
Court of Appeals of Georgia Appellate jurisdiction over trials
Supreme court of GA Appellate jurisdiction of constitutional issues
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magistrate - criminal Arrest Warrants, Application Hearings, First Appearance Hearings,
Search Warrants, Preliminary Hearings, Bond hearings, Deposit Account fraud, Waivers of
Extradition, No juries
Probate Court A state court of limited jurisdiction, deceased person's estate. Appointment
of guardians, Marriage licenses
CHINS children in need of services
Juvenile courts courts that hear cases involving young people
State Courts Civil Law actions except cases within the exclusive jurisdiction of superior
court, all criminal cases below felony grade. Appellate review of magistrate court civil cases
What circuit of the court of appeals is GA 11th (including Alabama and Florida)
, GPSTC Exam #1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
Brady v. Maryland (1963) The prosecution is required to disclose to the defense evidence
that directly relates to claims of either guilt or innocence.
Brady list Officers who have lied during an investigation, in court will be placed on a list
that will removal all credibility and ability to testify
Giglio v. United States (1972) Exculpatory evidence also includes information that could
be used to impeach the credibility of prosecution witnesses, including officers.
Kathryn Johnston Case Atlanta PD executed a no knock search warrant based off false
information and killed a 98 year old women in her home.
Criminal law in the US can be found in 4 sources Common law, Constitution, Statues,
Admin or regulatory agency decisions
Court of Appeals of Georgia Appellate jurisdiction over trials
Supreme court of GA Appellate jurisdiction of constitutional issues
