Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
What is the probable cause of search for methamphetamine and marijuana in a Tahoe?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining the meaning of the word "involve"?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a cause of action be unavailable due to the passage of time?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be an accessory after the fact of a committed crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is a denial letter valid and valid?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the phrase "on the spur of the moment" in an instruction to a parent who stood by and watched her son sexually abuse?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the federal government's obligation to withhold income tax and social security taxes from employees' pay checks?
federal, United States of America
What rights does a permanent civil service employee have to respond to a disciplinary action?
California, United States of America
What are the permitted incidental uses of a motor vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion under section 631.8 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
Is an attorney required to hand over all of the papers and property of a client to the attorney who has a retaining lien on them?
"New York", United States of America
Does the rule of abatement apply when a section of the Health and Safety Code is substantially reenacted without substantive change?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the BCSC finding that the police might have acted differently from the time of the incident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for retroactive child support in a family law case?
British Columbia, Canada
How is the amount owing in a disability benefit claim considered as a buy out?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is it an abuse of discretion to deny leave to amend?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a named plaintiff have a fiduciary duty to continue litigation on behalf of the class after they are released from jail?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an order of restitution for abuse of a victim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for intent to defraud?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If there is an error in the finding that a defendant is not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on the basis of reasonable doubt, is that error harmless beyond reasonable doubt?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion for a second dismissal?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted expert testimony instructions in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the "mailbox rule" in the context of federal and state petitions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How does an applicant qualify as a refugee on two different grounds?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for granting a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on the waiver of a defendant's right to appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for appealing against a finding of guilty of conspiring to distribute 1,000 pounds of marijuana?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the extent of appellant's right to access?
California, United States of America
What is the test for vexatious conduct under section 73 of the Small Claims Act?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a landlord be held liable for the infestation of bed bugs?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have courts interpreted a stipulation that a plaintiff must pay any fees that the court might order after hearing an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 3601 of the Ontario Bill of Rights on the employment law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal defendant to obtain access to privileged documents?
California, United States of America
Does the quantity of drugs alleged in an indictment constitute an element of the charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In reviewing the application of a sophisticated means enhancement, what is the difference between a de novo review and a clear error review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances has the Court considered an offer to settle a claim for damages under Rule 49 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the Hobbs Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to discovery of documents relating to his theory the police planted contraband on his person?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person who suffers from motor neurone disease has a significant impairment in the way they interact with the world around them?
Ontario, Canada
Does section 1009 of the California Criminal Code protect a defendant's right to due process?
California, United States of America
Does plaintiff have to prove diligence to set aside a default?
California, United States of America
What are the purposes of an investigation in an insurance claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes a conspiracy to commit an illegal act?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the federal government have any right to claim tax immunity from a private contractor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What services provided by a professional accountant may not be within the broad scope of reviewing and reporting on financial information?
Alberta, Canada
What is the principle of indemnity and what is the test for indemnity costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissal of a complaint for failure to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion to vacate challenge the jurisdiction of the trial court?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will counsel withdraw from a habeas corpus petition?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for challenges to the sufficiency of evidence supporting a conviction for a substantive criminal offense?
California, United States of America
Does trespass on a private driveway violate the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion to dismiss an allegation of sexual assault be dismissed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does attorney-client privilege extend to disclosures made after the attorney refuses to undertake representation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the best interests of the children?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for "well-founded fear" of persecution in an asylum application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a tenant entitled to a reduction in the amount owing under the terms of a landlord's contract for failure to provide adequate water and/or heating services?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for joint or sole custody of a child?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes professional negligence in the context of the duty of an attorney to prevent the seizure and recordation of a document held in escrow?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference between the manufacturing design and the individual investigation of alleged defects in the door latch system?
Ontario, Canada
Is Respondent entitled to a further amendment to the Complaint?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant make a self-defense claim where the initial aggressor initiates aggression by using deadly force or the threat of deadly force?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial for damages under the substantial evidence rule?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the right to search and seizure by police officers under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care provided by a prison official for failing to respond to a prisoner's pain or possible medical need?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a police search pursuant to a probation search condition violate the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence in the context of a motion for summary judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a writ of habeas corpus de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What must happen when two policies have the same limit and the loss exceeds one limit?
Ontario, Canada
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge reverse his findings of fact?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of the probate court's personal observations of appellant in determining whether to order a second competency hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a resulting trust between an adult and a child?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the damages for malicious prosecution, theft and misappropriation of property?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to an award of fees for the amount of time spent by an attorney representing Alpha in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a search warrant need to be obtained before a police officer can enter a private residence and make an arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of damages available to the Husband in his claim for wrongful dismissal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the court need to look for signs of a person’s motivation to avoid paying child support?
Ontario, Canada
Is admission of evidence prejudicial or abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
When will a motion to dismiss be dismissed because of lack of appellate jurisdiction?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to damages for loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Can Gulfstream bring a motion to stay or dismiss a federal action seeking to prevent Gulfstream from using the same federal action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a child's consent is valid?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the principal term of a sentence for possession of a firearm by a felon?
California, United States of America
Can a former beneficiary of a deceased testator bring a claim against the deceased’s estate solicitor?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining the fair value of a share?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the statute of limitations apply in a second-filed civil action brought by a former employee of the National Security Agency?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of a federal district judge in making a common-sense decision?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an overbreadth search in a probation application?
California, United States of America
What is the good faith defense in the context of a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test to compel use immunity for a defense witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for liability under section 52.1 of the California Civil Rights Code for threats, intimidation or coercion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "significantly unfair" actions?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a solicitor be held liable to a named beneficiary in a will?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining the purpose of the police purpose of a stop?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for abuse of a district court's decision not to order a presentence study?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted jury instructions in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a disability discrimination claim under the Rehabilitation Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it reasonable to argue that the evidentiary ruling was incorrect?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to reduce a sentence under Rule 35(b)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for granting a hearing to determine the validity of a petition brought under section 2255 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is ineffective counsel a valid ground for a new trial?
California, United States of America
Is the exclusionary clause in a personal injury insurance application "conspicuous, plain and clear"?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of procedural fairness in the context of a motion for summary judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant argue that a court erred in imposing fines and fees without determining whether he has the ability to pay them?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer obtain a blood sample from a patient in hospital for evidence purposes?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is the deceased's testamentary capacity and therefore her knowledge and approval?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the accusatory pleading test for second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving deficient performance in a motion?
California, United States of America
What rights does a defendant have to counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the sentence of a person convicted of murder is reviewed in the context of the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
How does Section 625.1 of the California Penal Code refer to the term 'arrest' or 'temporary custody'?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of disqualifying a district attorney for misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the reasonableness standard of review of a decision by an arbitrator?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a cause of action for negligent interference with contract?
California, United States of America
What constitutes good cause for a last minute continuance in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a cause of action for negligence?
California, United States of America
Can a recusal order be reviewed under the abuse standard?
California, United States of America
Can a juror who believes that it is not right for mortals to put someone to death serve as a jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of members of the public from the courtroom during a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of confidential information in the context of section 20(1)(b) of the Canada Aviation Safety Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How can interim spousal support be calculated?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some examples of brain injury cases that have been decided at trial level?
Ontario, Canada
Does a solicitor whose retainer is established in the particular proceedings have to bind his client by compromise of the proceedings?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a failure to provide an adequate opening-briEF for an application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is service of a writ of summons and statement of demand sufficient to constitute notice in writing?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been convicted of involvement in a racketeering conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an individual to be found guilty of a charge of accessory to murder for the sale of a firearm in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for attorney fees under the California Bill of Rights Act?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion where a defendant is absent from a trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a person who aids or abets a person in the commission of a crime as a party to the crime?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the absence of an informant prevent plaintiff from confronting the government in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for exhaustion under the Personal Injury Relief Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to have a waiver of his sentence reviewed for plain error review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for restarting the 5-year clock in a personal injury action?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a marriage to be void ab initio and accordingly a nullity?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is actuarial evidence in the context of lump sum awards?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the reasonableness of counsel's actions in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a restitution order made as a condition of probation enforceable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "good cause" in a motion for a new trial based on juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does the government have to disclose the names of its witnesses to prospective jurors at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or excluding evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for a collateral challenge under AEDPA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of amplification on a wiretap application?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the Three Strikes law been interpreted in criminal law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of producing a statement by a party?
British Columbia, Canada
What is sufficient evidence to sustain a finding for breach of section 422 of Section 422 of the Criminal Code for making a threat to kill a schoolgirl?
California, United States of America
How is a trial court's admission of prior felony convictions reviewed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's Fifth Amendment right to be tried only on charges presented in a grand jury indictment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff’s claim is based on her subjective complaints of injuries for which the normal recovery period has long passed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the case law on the basis of the majority finding that a search warrant is not necessary for the purpose of a protective sweep?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a real estate agent become a purchaser?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a general release under which a plaintiff agrees to reduce support in exchange for receiving the proceeds of the sale of a house sale proceeds?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a Defendant's ineffective assistance of counsel claim invalid?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relief under state or federal law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to evict a person who is not a party to the action?
California, United States of America
How much time is a plaintiff required to present a claim for damages in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a murder by torture by torture is not murder by means of physical evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a defense by a preponderance of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for possession of a firearm?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a motion to vacate a judgment of conviction against a defendant who made a statement at sentencing that undermined the factual basis for his guilty plea?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is medical advice to an applicant for workers' compensation benefits sufficient to trigger the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
If a defence expert has been videotaped at trial, is the defence expert required to be reviewed by the other defence expert?
Ontario, Canada
What was the burden of proving that appellant's gang was a "criminal street gang" within the meaning of section 186.4(d)?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the principle against self-incrimination?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of other crimes under Rule 404(b)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for granting relief in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff liable if he is injured by one of two negligent defendants but cannot prove either of the two defendants was responsible for his loss?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the forfeiture of a claim that sentencing violates the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a person to be convicted of premeditated murder?
California, United States of America
Are statements in the fifth cause of action liable for defamation?
"New York", United States of America
Can a prisoner compel the attendance of a witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for corroborating an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What constitutes deliberate indifference in prison medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a murder was premeditated?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does the severity regulation in the disability benefits act as an efficiency measure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to convict plaintiff Tom Sitton on either conspiracy or possession with intent to distribute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a victim of physical abuse need to report it to the government authorities to establish the government's inability or unwillingness to protect him?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an adverse action against a government employer for making threats against a civil servant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a settlement is fundamentally fair, adequate and reasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on sentencing dangerous offenders?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of an employer's misrepresentation of injuries in a termination letter?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does Section 1237.5 of the California Criminal Code apply following a guilty or no contest plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving false evidence in discovery?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an insurer's obligation to pay insurance monies to an insured a debt that can be garnished?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal standard that applies to a motion for summary adjudication?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of subjective bias in a traffic stop?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is insufficient evidence sufficient to overturn a jury's verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a search warrant was issued on less than probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a Defendant has been found to have been negligent in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff’s right shoulder injury was sustained as a result of an accident/accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an investigative stop valid if the officer reasonably suspects that the person is about to be arrested?
California, United States of America
What is an account stated and what is the test for establishing an agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a motion was brought before the Court of Appeal against an order or judgment?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the testimony of two police officers who entered a homeowner's home without a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
