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 test for a jury to determine the credibility of a witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a prosecutor's reasons are genuine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a charge is a tax?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the burden of proving a prior conviction for a sentence enhancement?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care required for a patient to be held in solitary confinement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any cases where a police officer misjudged a curfew?
California, United States of America
Is a letter written by an assistant city attorney to the clerk binding the board in this particular case?
California, United States of America
What is considered to be a "separation" between an incident and a series?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for whether a person with mental health issues is a potential sexual predator?
California, United States of America
Can a family use of a property for which occupation rent is claimed be claimed?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant's prior experience with the criminal justice system relevant to the question of whether he knowingly waived constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
What is the test for suing for specific performance of a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts interpreted a finding that a defendant is liable for misconduct in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the high water mark in Lot 47 and Lot 48 changed the shape of the shoreline?
New Brunswick, Canada
How has the federal district court applied the guidelines on sexual assault in the context of the sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the legal standards for sustaining an inmate's claim for cruel and unusual punishment premised on alleged sexual misconduct by a correctional officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a reduction in the penalty for obtaining any property by stealing sufficient property sufficient to satisfy the purpose of reducing the punishment for the crime?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the findings of an inquiry committee in a finding of negligence?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a contempt finding need to be found?
Alberta, Canada
What is the standard of proof required to overcome the legal presumption that a defendant was not advised of the potential immigration consequences of a conviction?
California, United States of America
Does the admonition need to have been applied?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be successful in a motion to strike his name out of a personal injury action?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to arrest a minor with mental health issues?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an Eighth Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What standard of review applies to an appeal of a motion to strike under rule 21.01(1)(b)?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the current test for a search warrant application based on the "totality of circumstances" test?
California, United States of America
What is the test for tolling of the statute of limitations in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury's instruction that states that intent is not to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt is valid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an injunction enforceable against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What are the standards used in determining the qualifications of an expert?
California, United States of America
What is the substantial evidence required to review a decision by the Federal Communications Commission?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a father or mother have a cause of action against each other?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a claim of ineffective assistance in a habeas corpus petition based on information found in a police report?
California, United States of America
Is a sentence imposed in violation of section 654 unauthorized?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substantial indemnity costs?
Ontario, Canada
Is cell phone data "immune from search"?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on medical malpractice in medical negligence cases?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving undue influence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a fiduciary relationship where an accountant failed to disclose to a client that he had a personal interest?
British Columbia, Canada
Is nullification or cancellation of the transfers available as a matter of right?
California, United States of America
Is a party barred from urging on appeal any point not raised in the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving directions to a jury in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for using an occupational therapist’s “wish list” to justify an award?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant who made a threat to set fire to a building after making the threat, setting fire to the victim's workplace after the threat was made?
California, United States of America
Is a violation of a probation condition a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of evidence required to support a claim of retaliation in an employment action?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer have an obligation to caution a "suspect"?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for impeaching a defendant under section 352 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is misdescription of a piece of land included in a certificate of title to a parcel of land invalid?
Alberta, Canada
Can the appellant appeal against the verdict and judgment of guilt in his sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply to crimes committed with a substantial time interval?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff in a tortfeasor's negligence action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a police officer put a tick mark on the notice of prohibition beside the words “215(3) drugs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for acquitting a defendant on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the current test for sanity of a criminal defendant?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a defendant be held criminally liable for the fatal shooting of a man during an armed robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for causation in a breach of contract case?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations apply to an amended complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a personal deficiency judgment against a lender who has a mortgage secured by a deed of trust?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the principle that there is not a great deal of law on that issue?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of a search and seizure of a trade mark in the context of the balance of convenience issue?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining consent for a warrantless search?
California, United States of America
Can an individual who makes allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, intentional misrepresentation and an insupportable claim for punitive and exemplary damages receive special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of the words “of each of them” in the Covenant?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the standard of review for a district court's denial of a motion to dismiss an indictment on grounds of prosecutorial misconduct before the grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the federal law governing the issue of "clearly established federal law" regarding the issue?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of sentences available under section 186.22(b)(1)(A) of the California Criminal Code for a person convicted of a "gang related felony" that is gang related?
California, United States of America
Does the master calendar rule apply to this case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for an application to amend a pleading at the end of a trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Can The People resist a suppression motion by establishing defendant was on searchable probation?
California, United States of America
Does a factfinder have to consider whether a trial court misstated an element of the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury at a sexual assault trial be allowed to retire to consider their verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of substantial evidence required for a motion to overturn a finding that there was more than one objective?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a change in the law which holds out the deliberate prospect of uni racial or uni cultural juries?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for complicity in the commission of an international crime?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a lease for petroleum and natural gas a lease?
Alberta, Canada
What is the state of the law for a defendant in a civil case where he is accused of making false statements in an affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a pro-separation complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a bus driver liable for injuries caused by a sudden jerk of the bus driver?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for assessing the constitutional rights of a person who has been involuntarily committed to a state facility?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a civil action brought by appellant against two police officers for assault, what is the effect of the assault on the officers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted jury instructions in a personal injury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of a first-degree murder?
California, United States of America
Is Nadeem liable for a second motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for accepting a late claim in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the fact that the particulars of a motion were not included in a separate document?
Northwest Territories, Canada
What are the findings of a referee's report on the "Sten rule"?
California, United States of America
Does the possessor of land have a duty of reasonable care over the condition of the land?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct based on remarks to the jury?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found liable on appeal for failing to make restitution payments to a victim during her probation period?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a Three Strikes prior?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with a motion to stay a summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a defendant to argue that due process requires a jury to determine that death is the appropriate penalty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause for clear error?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving unskilability, carelessness or lack of knowledge?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proof necessary to establish a sentencing factor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a Deputy Commissioner's decision to refuse to transfer an inmate to a rehabilitation plan?
Canada (Federal), Canada
When will an extension of time be granted for an application to file a record of a previous hearing?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the range of disbursements on a personal injury account?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant use a defense based on the necessity defense?
California, United States of America
What constitutes due diligence to secure the presence of a witness?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer search a person’s personal information incidental to an arrest?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an employer discharge an employee with a disability even with reasonable accommodation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion for detention of an anonymous tip-off?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of discretion of the California Court of Appeal when dealing with a claim for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant point from which to measure delay?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test applicable to a motion to disqualify a previous attorney from acting as counsel to a subsequent client?
California, United States of America
What defines stalking as a continuous course of conduct crime?
California, United States of America
Does the preemption rule apply to a prosecution for murder under section 187 of the California Vehicle Accident Act?
California, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule need to be considered first?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have to serve two separate sentences for assault under section 667, subdivision 667 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is a condition precedent to the assertion of a claim against a municipality?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the range of suspension terms for the suspension of the Law Society of BC?
British Columbia, Canada
Is impossibility a legal and factual impossibility defense to patronize a prostitute?
"New York", United States of America
Can a trial court admit evidence under section 1230 for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is a third party tenant permitted to occupy the Leased Premises?
Ontario, Canada
Is a contractual interpretation of a contract enforceable only for palpable or overriding errors?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a restrictive covenant on adjoining land automatically pass to the next owner of the land?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for overturning a finding of unlawful imprisonment?
California, United States of America
Does the court have to instruct the jury as to its duty to agree unanimously on the same specific criminal acts?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to withdraw a guilty plea for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for loss of enjoyment of life?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a court have to consider whether a partition and sale to the opposing party would cause hardship to the resisting party?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an amended complaint is barred by the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a half share of a spouse’s pension accumulated during their 14-year relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it reasonable to infer the value of an asset that has not been disclosed?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a prosecutor have to be admonished for making inappropriate statements to the jury?
California, United States of America
What are some cases that have been discussed in the courts?
California, United States of America
What is the test for trespass to the person against a peace officer?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a failure to allege facts an essential element of a prima facie case?
California, United States of America
Does a tribe retain some elements of sovereignty over land that is not subject to exclusive jurisdiction of another tribe or that of the federal government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does settlement privilege apply to communications between two parties?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there a defence of responsible communication available where the publication was responsible?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes bad faith behaviour for the purposes of costs?
Ontario, Canada
Is intoxication a valid defense to the mens rea of specific intent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant's right to appeal on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the consequence of a jury finding an appellant guilty of child luring under 16?
Ontario, Canada
What is the husband's obligation to establish that his Schedule III expenses are appropriate employment expenses before they can be deducted?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be allowed to instruct the jury that there is no evidence to corroborate his injuries?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a false arrest claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for premeditation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who objected to an instruction and verdict form referencing a lying-in-wait theory of first degree murder continue to oppose the instruction and the verdict forms?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discovery of the factual basis for obtaining a dismissal by the district attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a heat of passion defense theory?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the doctrine of judicial comity and the presumption against retrospectivity?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is MV's evidence inconsistent with her statement to the police and from the preliminary hearing?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a court award punitive damages in a case where a former agent of a defendant defrauded a plaintiff out of a stipulated sum of money?
California, United States of America
Is a district attorney immune from prosecution if a press release by the district attorney gives him immunity under the facts?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court order a copy of an independent medical report from a private doctor only be obtained in writing?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a jury's instruction on voluntary manslaughter valid on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between in person and virtual education?
Ontario, Canada
Does an indigent defendant in a paternity and enforcement of child support action have a constitutional right to have an attorney appointed at public expense?
California, United States of America
Does the Court have a supervisory role over appointed counsel on an indigent defendant's appeal?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
Is there any reason to exclude evidence of sexual assault prior to the trial of defendant in his sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on the accused in the defence of mistake?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a plea of guilty or no contest under section 1192.5 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When will the court defer the determination of entitlement and quantum of costs on an interlocutory motion to the trial?
Ontario, Canada
Does a designated individual beneficiary of a life insurance policy have an obligation to collect the proceeds of the policy from the estate of the insured?
"New York", United States of America
What is the range of sentencing enhancement for a convicted member of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Is a mistake of law a defense in a sexual assault case where the victim was not a minor?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a writ of habeas corpus challenge to the revocation of good conduct sentence credit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the words “notwithstanding the giving of time for payment” in clause 34 of a mortgage renewal agreement?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a normal MRI indicate that a plaintiff is having an adverse reaction to an anti-inflammatory drug?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant from a witness who has witnessed a crime?
California, United States of America
Can a judgment and decree of a court exercising jurisdiction in one state become operative in another state?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will procedural changes not violate the ex post facto rule?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, can a party who sent a letter suggesting a settlement be used as Exhibit K in an affidavit?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for making a special resolution at a meeting?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any error in instructing a jury to consider each of the charges in the same order?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to recover damages from the Defendant in a wrongful death action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant have a valid, alternative reason to affirmance a motion to dismiss on the basis that the District Attorney's office improperly used an immunized statement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statement was illegally obtained?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with cases involving administration of the public domain?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a single mother should live primarily with her children?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for granting leave to amend a motion to dismiss a complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a procedural rule protecting American citizens by birth?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the damages for mental distress arising from a breach of contract?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have courts interpreted the section 12652(d)(4) of the California Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the context of frivolousness, vexatiousness and harassment?
California, United States of America
In a civil case, in what circumstances will the Court consider whether the error was harmless?
California, United States of America
Does denial or delay of medical care for a prisoner's serious medical needs constitute a violation of the prisoner's Eighth Amendment rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "good cause" in a motion to set aside a default?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of an affidavit in the context of access issues?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a duty to declare whether a sentence is concurrent or consecutive?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the court's instructions to a jury in a multiple murder case?
California, United States of America
Can a judge sentence a prisoner convicted before his predecessor in office?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appeal from the disposition?
Ontario, Canada
Does medical negligence constitute a federal rights violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for damages for loss of right of access to and from the navigable part of the Hudson River?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances will a passenger not be convicted of possession of a prohibited substance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances can a third party be liable for breach of trust as trustee de son tort?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on warrantless entry for security purposes?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a prima facie case of disability under the Medical Vocational Grids Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a party's right to cross-examine a witness?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of estoppel and what is the test for estopping the government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
