SFO Test #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

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SFO Test #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Lay Witness ✔✔non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or heard. Expert Witness ✔✔person who's deemed an expert in certain area... s 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. Appeals Process ✔✔Decision is made by judge or jury the decision can be appealed by appropriate court. Capital Crime ✔✔Life in prison (without parole) Felony 1st Degree ✔✔5 years-lif [Show More]

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