Quiz 1 Flashcards
A party aggrieved by a decision of the court of appeals May petition the Supreme Court for review within ______ days?
35 days
How many justices on Oregon Supreme Court ?
Seven. 7
What is a justice courts jurisdiction?
Justice courts have jurisdiction within their county concurrent with the circuit court in ALL criminal prosecutions except felony trials. Normally misdemeanors
How are justice court appeals handled?
If a justice court is NOT a court of record (most cases) it’s appeals go to the circuit court. If it IS a court of record, it’s appeals go to the court of appeals.
Municipal court jurisdiction
Have jurisdiction over violations of the city’s municipal ordinances and concurrent jurisdiction with circuit courts over criminal cases occurring within city limits.
Municipal court appeals process
If a municipal court is NOT (normally not) a court of record it’s appeals go to the circuit court. If they ARE a court of record it’s appeals go to the court of appeals.
What are predetermined sentences?
It is designed to provide consistency to control use of jail and prison bed space. It also provides “truth in sentencing”
How many justices on the Supreme Court?
- Nine
Where does the tax court appeal to
Supreme Court
What are the 2 components to a Crime?
Act + Mental State
What are the 2 on purpose mental states?
Intentionally - conscious objective
Knowingly- aware of a circumstance
What are the 2 on accident mental states?
Recklessly - aware of a risk, disregarded it.
Criminal negligence- failed to be aware of the risk.
Conspiracy
Must be an agreement in a PACT
Solicitation
Requires a substantial step. Request or command
What is a true bill / not true bill?
Indictment, no indictment from a grand jury
