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Clear definitions of legal terms and concepts in plain English. No jargon, just easy-to-understand explanations.
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A written statement of facts voluntarily made by a person under oath or affirmation, typically used as evidence in court proceedings.
Example: The police officer signed an affidavit describing what he observed at the crime scene.
Financial support paid by one spouse to another after separation or divorce. Also called spousal support or maintenance.
Example: The court ordered the husband to pay $2,000 per month in alimony for five years.
A request to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court. Appeals are based on claims that errors were made in the original proceedings.
Example: After losing at trial, the defendant filed an appeal arguing the judge made an error in excluding key evidence.
The first court appearance where the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).
Example: At her arraignment, she pleaded not guilty to the charges of fraud.
Employment relationship where either party can terminate the employment at any time, for any legal reason, without prior notice.
Example: In most states, at-will employment means you can be fired without warning as long as it's not for an illegal reason.