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Lay Witness Correct Answer-non-expert person called to testify of what they witnessed or
heard.
Expert Witness Correct Answer-person who's deemed an expert in certain areas to testify
or interpret facts.
Justice of the Peace Court Correct 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 Correct Answer-court for under 18 years old, unless, they commit (agg)
murder.
District Court Correct Answer-general jurisdiction, both civil & criminal. Need good reason
to appeal.
Utah Court of Appeals Correct Answer-jurisdiction over district & juvenile court that hears
appeals. Although can't appeal 1st degree & capital felonies.
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Utah Supreme Court Correct Answer-hears from the Court of Appeals, first & capital cases,
statute violation, promulgates rules of evidence and procedure.
Bench Trial Correct Answer-trial strictly in front of judge and judges makes decision of
innocence or guilt
Jury Trial Correct Answer-jury makes determination of innocence or guilt
Jury Correct Answer-6-12 persons who are normally lay persons or peers
Initial Appearance Correct Answer-defendant makes first appearance, hears charges and
enters a plea of guilty or not
Bail Hearing Correct Answer-judge examines facts of case and sets bail. Can also hold
defendant without bail.
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Preliminary Hearing Correct Answer-court trial prosecutors & defense attorneys enter
evidence & examine witness. Finding sufficient evidence to hold defendant for trail.
Trial (court) Correct Answer-main court proceeding for cases to be heard, evidence
presented, right to confront witnesses.
Sentencing Correct Answer-Can be done at time of trial, time of convicted defendant is
pronounced.
Appeals Process Correct Answer-Decision is made by judge or jury the decision can be
appealed by appropriate court.
Capital Crime Correct Answer-Life in prison (without parole)
Felony 1st Degree Correct Answer-5 years-life
Felony 2nd Degree Correct Answer-1-15 years
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