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 effect of adverse publicity on a jury?
California, United States of America
Is grand theft not necessarily included in the crime of robbery?
California, United States of America
Does a getaway driver continue to commit the crime of aiding and abetting by fleeing after the crime has been committed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for failing to bring a motor vehicle to a complete stop?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes negligent misrepresentation and fraudulent misrepresentation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Defendant have to waive his Miranda before making an unambiguous or unequivocal invocation of his right to counsel?
California, United States of America
Is an interim consent order valid?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for possession of small amounts of marijuana under the California Medical Cannabis Act?
California, United States of America
Is a judge properly denied a minor role reduction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant raise a defense based on the reasonable belief that the victim consented?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor be held liable for improper questioning of witnesses?
California, United States of America
Can an expropriated property be valued on a valuation based on immediate sale for use by the owner of the land for the purpose of building purposes?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a defendant appeal a decision to certify from a pre-trial management judge?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion under Habeas Rule 4 to dismiss a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the discretion to re-open a criminal trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the implications of an interlocutory appeal from a Federal District Court order of suppression?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does beating someone with your feet constitute murder?
California, United States of America
Does Section 205-b of the New York State Code of Civil Procedure apply to liability in a motor vehicle accident?
"New York", United States of America
What is the scope of the court's power to proceed and hear evidence and/or submissions in an effort to resolve the dispute between the parties?
Ontario, Canada
Can discovery for purposes of the statute of limitations be by either the victim or law?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer advising a defendant of the police policy and procedure and procedure to release their breathalyzer test results constitute psychological police coercion sufficient to exclude the test?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts in B.C. dealt with division of assets in a long-term marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for renewing a statement of claim?
Northwest Territories, Canada
What is the test for making out a proper basis for an exemption?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing an aboriginal right under s. 35(1) of the Constitution Act, 1982?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the rules applicable to appeal from an order of the trial court granting a motion for a new trial on the ground of insufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
Is corroboration required in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the proper amount of attorney fees awarded in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered the adequacy and vagueness of ATPs?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a court modify a judgment where there is a legal impediment to imposition of punishment pursuant to a finding made by the jury?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a conspiracy to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
If a police officer has a valid search warrant for a search without a proper knock-notice, what is the impact of knocking-notice requirements?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements of the tort of conversion?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a restitution order in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is carjacking necessarily included within the crime?
California, United States of America
If an order is not clear or ambiguous, is the reason for judgment an indicator of the objective meaning of the order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test applied by the court on an application seeking to change the order of a chambers judge?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the pleading as amended to a Statement of Claim striking as disclosing no cause of action?
Alberta, Canada
Does the word "injunction" authorize equitable relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for refusing to award an award of interest in a personal injury case?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for multiple punishment under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law supporting a Defendant's claim that the Miranda warning given to him was defective?
California, United States of America
What are the fees charged by experts?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proportionality of time spent by a lawyer at a cost assessment?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to appeal his conviction for willful, premeditated and deliberate attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a finding of "good cause" was not made?
California, United States of America
Does qualified immunity apply where a police officer shot an unarmed, not resisting plaintiff with a rubber baton?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been convicted of a prior criminal offence and therefore must proceed further to determine the conduct underlying the conviction?
California, United States of America
What factors will be considered in the joinder of a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is a denial letter valid and valid?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for "beyond a reasonable doubt" in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that continued possession of DNA without a search warrant violates the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can evidence of domestic violence be admitted in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the invited error doctrine apply to defense counsel's "conscious, deliberate choice" to forego an instruction in CALCRIM No. 3450?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the presumption of undue influence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for meeting the threshold burden of a claim in an action brought by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
When a tip-off indicates there is evidence of gambling taking place in the passenger compartment of a car, can police arrest the occupants for gambling?
California, United States of America
Can a local police report be used in a federal criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the required provocation for a jury to consider voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an order/judgment is presumed correct on appeal?
California, United States of America
In addition to an amended complaint, can a plaintiff refer to a prior pleading in order to make the amended complaint complete?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Federal Trade Association waiver of sovereign immunity apply to a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's bail forfeited if they fail to appear in court?
California, United States of America
What is the current standard for determining whether a person has committed a crime in the context of a criminal investigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on improper identification procedures in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant appeal his own Notice of Appeal in two separate criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of equitable tolling apply to relieve the bar of the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
Is it improper for a prosecutor to appeal to the jury's sympathy?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury be able to convict a defendant of conspiracy to commit murder based on a theory of implied malice?
California, United States of America
Does a sentencing hearing that is conducted on remand after a partial reversal on appeal constitute in itself a "new trial"?
California, United States of America
Does a change in law enacted while the action is pending apply to an award of attorney's fees?
California, United States of America
What is the meaning of the term "retention" under the Convention of Human Rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of good faith in a contract?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does the fact that a question is asked in a contract form make the answer material?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the testator's reason for giving evidence in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of a defendant failing to object to an evidentiary error on appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor ask a correctional officer a question to the correctional officer about disclosed facts?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant challenge the credibility of a witness on the Page 17?
California, United States of America
On what basis can a jury determine whether there is causation between a plaintiff and her competitor in her case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant who has already completed his sentence for a felony conviction that was reduced to a misdemeanor entitled to resentencing under Section 1170.18 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant factor when assessing costs in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for retained funds in a motor vehicle maintenance contract?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to be successful in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of power when a judge makes an error of judgment in a motion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a finding of inadequacy of proof?
California, United States of America
What is the law relating to loss of future income earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining who is the owner of a vehicle?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law where a school has been accused of failing to investigate and prosecute an employee's criminal charges?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What is the test for constitutional validity of a statute requiring the doing of an act?
California, United States of America
In a prosecution for possession of narcotics for sale, is a jury required to unanimity as to the criminal act?
California, United States of America
Can a court impose a parole revocation fine on a criminal defendant who has served a sentence that includes a period of time on parole?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a mistrial in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for an action brought by John Venegas alleging that defendant officers conspired to deny him a fair trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for objecting to a prosecutor's argument that a defendant's lack of remorse was an aggravating factor?
California, United States of America
Does the allegation of premeditation and deliberation add to the adjudicated intent element of section 664(a) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the law on title to after-acquired goods in the absence of fraud?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there a general rule that there is no contribution between joint tortfeasors?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant's mental state was not a factor in determining whether they had committed a sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Can a search of a suspect be conducted prior to placing him in a police vehicle for transportation back to the scene of the accident?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted language in the context of vexatious conduct?
California, United States of America
Is an extradition court a court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to s. 24 of the Charter and has the jurisdiction to grant Charter remedies?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reasonable use of deadly force by a police officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining reasonable doubt pursuant to CALJIC 2.90?
California, United States of America
Can a witness be cross-examined on redirect?
California, United States of America
Can an employer retaliate against an employee for requesting an accommodation for a physical disability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress a search or seizure?
California, United States of America
Is the Village of O'Leary liable in the circumstances of a motor vehicle accident?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for awarding costs to an applicant who has made a reasonable child support offer but has received a less favourable court decision?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard for ineffective assistance of appellate counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is it like to be a grievor who may have no experience of legal proceedings giving testimony?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for representativeness in a jury?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a father’s endowment policy create a legal estate in his own name?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a psychologist review another psychologist's report?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for breaching a restrictive covenant in a condominium scheme?
Alberta, Canada
Is the issue of street gang murder not forfeited?
California, United States of America
Is the new rule relating to severance interpreted differently than the previous rule?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for reducing the amount of attorney hours reasonably expended?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for general damages in a sexual assault case brought by a plaintiff against a Church of Scientology member?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of the phrase “in respect of”?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a federal defendant be able to avoid prosecution in a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for economic regulation in Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the consequences of a district court's decision not to award attorney's fees under the Mental Health Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a grant of an easement prima facie also grant such ancillary rights as necessary to its exercise or enjoyment?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a sound basis for prediction of utility of the claims or some as pleaded in the defence?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a recidivist statute?
California, United States of America
Can Inco be held liable under Rylands v Fletcher?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has a right to confront a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
How to plead guilty to a charge of grievous bodily harm in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "sufficiently pervasive" harassment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an excessive force claim under Section 1983 of the Criminal Code of Canada?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the terms of a Dealer Agreement in the context of an interest free financing arrangement?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of Rule 577.2 of the Rules of Support Guidelines on the basis of marriage?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for summary adjudication in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law regarding disclosure of personal information?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors weigh against dismissal in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a murder conviction from first degree to second degree due to instructional error?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person was in police custody?
"New York", United States of America
When will a jury accept defendant's entrapment defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for respectability of the title of a statute?
California, United States of America
What remedies are available to a state criminal defendant who has been convicted of a federal offence under Section 1983 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the majority's rule requiring a jury to introduce new scientific principles by instruction?
"New York", United States of America
Does a chambers judge have an obligation to remit a case to the trial list just because there are conflicting affidavits?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the failure of defendant's counsel to object or move for a mistrial at trial constitute a tacit approval of the court's action?
California, United States of America
What is the current jurisprudence dealing with dismissal applications pursuant to Rule 22‑7?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a parolee do the right thing and still get punished?
California, United States of America
Does the factual recitation of a Defendant's threat to kill a witness constitute a threat?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a finding in a Guardianship and Parenting Application?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a door-to-door salesman has been refused admittance?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for pleading guilty in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the books of the Company been interpreted by the Court?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a defendant entitled to appeal against his sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How does foreseeability factor in determining liability for a motor vehicle accident?
California, 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 determining whether a person can sue for damages?
California, United States of America
Can a drunk driver be charged as second degree murder in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for reconsideration the venue for new arguments or new evidence that could have been made at the initial hearing?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for in-court identification in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the substantive gang crime against a person who actively participates in any criminal street gang with knowledge that its members engage in or have engaged in criminal activity?
California, United States of America
What is the fourth factor in the Fielding framework for determining parental alienation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a section 7 analysis?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to review a judgment or order of a lower court?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge order that a defence in a personal injury case is not frivolous?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for security of the person?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a criminal conviction be admissible in a civil proceeding?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for abuse of a minute order?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on vouching?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for admitting fresh evidence in an appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining if an owner caused damage to a strata?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof in the context of child support claims?
California, United States of America
How have particulars been interpreted in class actions?
British Columbia, Canada
Are discrete sets of allegations, separated in time, part of a continuing contravention of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of section 352 of the California Criminal Code on a defendant's ability to present his defense?
California, United States of America
What factors are considered in determining whether to refer a fraudulent conveyance action to the bankruptcy court rather than the district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the relevant case law in relation to custody?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for the absence of negligence of a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is equal protection analysis under the Fifth Amendment the same as that under the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the absence of an instruction defining reasonable doubt result in a jury failing to apply the same reasonable doubt test?
California, United States of America
What are the rights of teachers and students to freedom of speech in the classroom?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury consider whether a defendant has motive?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a "reasonable offer" under section 998 of the California Vehicle Code?
California, United States of America
Is a requested instruction in a personal injury trial "perspective" or "objectionative"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Zimmer have a burden to prove reasonableness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in sentencing decisions in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Is improper revelation that a witness had taken a polygraph prejudicial?
California, United States of America
Is defendant's possession of a loaded firearm sufficient to permit a jury to view his possession as an implied threat of violence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for particulars in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether damages were excessive?
California, United States of America
Where a group alleged to constitute a conspiracy engages in constitutionally protected activity, does the standard of review apply?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the abuse of discretion standard apply in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exercising discretion under section 352 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statute imposes direct liability on a defendant public entity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the necessity defense apply to a defendant convicted of entering military property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the definition of the definition apply where a public foundation has a single trustee?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the definition of a "super strike" crime?
California, United States of America
Does the rule of leniency in an assault under section 664(a) of the California Criminal Code apply to an individual who has committed an act of violence against another person?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with third party threats against a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a probation order requiring a probation officer to search a defendant's electronic devices?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a fair hearing and a criminal prosecution?
California, United States of America
