SFO Test 1 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

Lay Witness non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard. Expert Witness person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify or interpret facts. Justice of the Peace Court 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 court for under 18 years old, unless, they commit (agg) murder. District Court general jurisdiction, both civil & criminal. Need good reason to appeal. Utah Court of Appeals jurisdiction over district & juvenile court that hears appeals. Although can't appeal 1st degree & capital felonies. Utah Supreme Court hears from the Court of Appeals, first & capital cases, statute violation, promulgates rules of evidence and procedure. Bench Trial trial strictly in front of judge and judges makes decision of innocence or guilt Jury Trial jury makes determination of innocence or guilt Jury 6-12 persons who are normally lay persons or peers Initial Appearance defendant makes first appearance, hears charges and enters a plea of guilty or not Bail Hearing judge examines facts of case and sets bail. Can also hold defendant without bail. Preliminary Hearing court trial prosecutors & defense attorneys enter evidence & examine witness. Finding sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail. Trial (court) main court proceeding for cases to be heard, evidence presented, right to confront witnesses. Sentencing Can be done at time of trial, time of convicted defendant is pronounced.