SFO Test 1 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions.

SFO Test 1 Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions. 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.