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 reviewing an extradition order on a petition for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of section 1237.5 of the California Criminal Code on an appeal against a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of a trial court not to abuse its discretion?
California, United States of America
What steps must a party who resides in another jurisdiction take to be considered "substantive" in attorned to this court's jurisdiction?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a jury instruction challenged on appeal is ambiguous or ambiguous?
California, United States of America
How does the Fourteenth Amendment apply to public sector employees who have a property interest in the terms or conditions of their employment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any cases where the police did not advise appellant of his Miranda rights at the beginning of their interview?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a new standard of review in the context of habeas cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How much deliberative time has a jury deliberated in a close case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for premeditation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is state law on a debtor's interest in property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a mortgage or promissory note require attorney fees?
federal, United States of America
Is a claim for damages against an appellant a debt?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a show cause application?
Ontario, Canada
When can a police officer stop a vehicle without a search or arrest warrant?
California, United States of America
How has section 290 of the California Penal Code been defended against an equal protection challenge?
California, United States of America
What is a "premeditated" crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a conspiracy to injure?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a search warrant can be voided if a government affidavit contains a false statement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of manslaughter based on the testimony of a single witness?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the revocation of conjugal visitation privileges?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are common issues in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a sentence of death unreliable under the Eighth Amendment and article I, section 17 of the California Constitution?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor have a duty to learn of exculpatory or impeaching evidence that is in the hands of the government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a judge have to take into account all substantial possibilities and give them weight according to their relative likelihood?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts and prosecutors considered the use of a confidential informant at a plea bargain hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an employee to prove that he was intentionally under-employed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the general rule against disclosure of the names of witnesses?
Alberta, Canada
Does Defendant Banks have any grounds to impeach himself as a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of possession of a disassembled gun?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for exhaustion in a motion for federal habeas relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of kidnapping?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury not award a second degree murder verdict for a driver who ignored a warning sign and veered into the median to avoid a collision with another car?
California, United States of America
Does a convicted bank robber get a second trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the purpose of an “authority to proceed” under s. 15 of the Criminal Code?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a lawyer be personally liable for costs in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for impairment of income earning capacity in a retail merchandiser case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Respondent have forfeited his claim that defendant has a right to a jury trial through failure to object?
California, United States of America
What is the test for cruel and unusual punishment for a juvenile offender for a non-homicide crime?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of the court to act as gatekeeper in a default judgment situation?
California, United States of America
Does an employer have to be held liable in discrimination for every policy breach committed by its employees?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a limitation on attorney questioning of prospective jurors at voir dire?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on damages for non-pecuniary loss?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a federal prosecutor have a duty not to interfere with the function of a grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated self-serving statements by a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for retroactivity for a judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting threat evidence in a sexual assault case where a witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the words "necessary disbursements"?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a peace officer have the authority to compel a person to provide a sample before any reasonable opportunity to consult counsel?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a delay in completing a criminal case was unreasonable?
California, United States of America
Does the proof beyond a reasonable doubt standard need to be included in the flight instruction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on establishing sufficient evidentiary record in cases involving s. 7 of the Charter?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for standing to challenge a search and seizure of a stolen vehicle?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a matter is a cause or a cause?
California, United States of America
Is a stay application for a custody order based on the likelihood that the stay application would affect the child's best interests?
British Columbia, Canada
Can concealment of purpose amount to murder by means of lying in wait?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of an affidavit providing background information and summaries in a consolidated proceeding?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a trial judge understands and follow established law?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation of the maximum amount of time a plaintiff has to spend at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a final order for foreclosure extinguish an insurable interest?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for granting unsolicited immunity or forgo calling a relevant witness?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the cumulative effect of a cumulative set of evidentiary rulings?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances has access been denied to the children by the court?
Nova Scotia, Canada
When will a court apportion costs in a mixed issue family matter between maintenance and support matters and custody and property issues?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a treaty is valid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for enforceability of a contract in real estate transactions?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a party an indispensable party in a civil matter?
California, United States of America
Is a jury entitled to be instructed on any legal defense to the charge against him which has some foundation in the evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a judge has found that a trial judge made a "minor error" in making decisions in a trial?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of a defendant's in camera review of an in-camera review of a prosecutor's file regarding an informant's past experiences with dangerous drugs?
California, United States of America
What is solicitor-client privilege?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for terminating a parent's right to self-representation in a juvenile dependency proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable use of deadly force by a police officer?
California, United States of America
How does a joint tenancy in common work?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the principles governing a motion under Rule 21.01?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for an award for past loss of opportunity and diminished earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of providing a race-neutral explanation to the prosecution in a peremptory challenge?
California, United States of America
Does Ben 102 Enterprises have a bar to partition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an owner who alleges that their contractor or the supplier of materials is defective?
Ontario, Canada
Does the lost opportunity principle apply to assessment officers in B.C?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a pleading be amended after a demurrer has been sustained?
California, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to support a finding that defendant Luis Lopez intended to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "force" in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does section 1305, subdivision (b) of the California Criminal Code, section 977 of the Criminal Code apply to a defendant's right to be present at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a shooting incident on a driver's ability to continue driving?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the state of the law in relation to civil liberties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a relocation of a child under s. 69 of the Child Support Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for judicial review of union representation in arbitration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion where a claim has been made that the claim is incorrect?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant's right to counsel was called into evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the state's position on a claim of the right to obtain copies of Page 97 of the California Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for full indemnity costs in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the basis for a finding that a claim is fraudulent?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making allegations about government policy, custom, or practice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation period for an action brought by a plaintiff against a defendant who was placed on sick leave on October 25, 1992?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances has liability been established in a collision between a vehicle and a moose?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will be considered when assessing non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an employee has acted within the scope of their employment?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on a plaintiff to prove that she was injured in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a conviction for deliberate and deliberate murder?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the sentencing reform act on appellate review of federal sentences?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a mistrial is caused by a hung jury or other "manifest necessity" does double jeopardy principles bar a retrial?
California, United States of America
What are the defences of fraudulent misrepresentation, mistake, and breach of fiduciary duty?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge reconsider his decision to grant an unentered order?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a criminal act or omission be punished under section 654 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion for a speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any burden on the balance of convenience in dismissing the action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to compel a trial court to rule within the allowed time?
California, United States of America
What is the common law tort of abuse of process?
California, United States of America
Is a driver entitled to a prompt hearing to challenge the seizure of his or her vehicle by the City?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is liable for a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
How have Title VII rights been interpreted in employment law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court award costs on an indemnity basis or even on a solicitor's client basis?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden of mitigation in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for granting probation in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a police officer's views on the nature of an interrogation?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a police officer not pat down the driver and passenger of a car at a traffic stop?
California, United States of America
Is a witness required to prove the accuracy, maintenance and reliability of computer hardware and software?
California, United States of America
What is the test for tolling of the statute of limitations on a motion to obtain relief for mental health issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a creditor have a duty to protect and preserve the security of a guarantor?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will an insurer be acting in the capacity of an agent for the insured?
"New York", United States of America
Is ineffective trial counsel ineffective for failing to raise a meritless objection?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is nuisance a legal characterization rather than trespass?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing an affirmative demonstration of error?
California, United States of America
Does the Plaintiff have a right to appointed counsel in this action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for imputing income from a party?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for establishing beyond a reasonable doubt in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the first amended complaint allege a burden on prospective customers' rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for liability under natural and probable consequences?
California, United States of America
Is there any cumulative error in determining that there was no cumulative error?
California, United States of America
Is appellant eligible under section 209.5 of the California Criminal Code for the purpose of applying for a reduction in sentences for kidnapping during the commission of the crime?
California, United States of America
What constitutes “substantial risk” under s. 753.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to substitute counsel for a defendant in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the nature of the offence charged in the complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is there a class proceeding or is there an alternative to an arbitration procedure?
Ontario, Canada
How has liability been determined in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for past loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the no interest rule apply to attorneys' fees under Title VII?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a police officer be held liable for failing to intervene when a fellow officer violates the constitutional rights of a suspect?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an appellate court interfere with a trial court's finding of guilt?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the interpretation of a fire insurance contract?
Alberta, Canada
What is the maximum confinement term for a minor charged with a robbery and a substantive crime of active participation in a street gang?
California, United States of America
What are the costs and fees of a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Can estoppel be ended by notice or waiver?
Alberta, Canada
What is the state's burden to prove the voluntariness of a confession?
California, United States of America
Can a member of a municipal council be disqualified from office for a breach of the pecuniary interest rules?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will the Supreme Court maintain the status quo in the context of civil litigation?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a clerk-typist allowed to apply for a police officer's job if she is pregnant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of section 15 of s. 7 of the Criminal Code of Canada?
Ontario, Canada
Is a good faith reasonable belief a defense to a charge of statutory rape?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a statement of decision is ambiguous or omits material factual findings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has committed a crime under section 425.16 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
When a pension is divided as matrimonial property, can the recipient of the pension be garnished by the recipient's estate?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a variation of a child support order under the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff waive his right to sue for damages at a court-appointed arbitration?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that police used physical or psychological pressure to elicit statements from defendant?
California, United States of America
Can a beneficiary who contests the trustee's account for attorney fees and costs?
California, United States of America
When a vendor consigns goods to a vendor, and sends a bill of lading to his own correspondent, and gives no delivery order to the vendor, does the vendor have a right to possession of the goods?
Ontario, Canada
When there are contradictory evidence in a medical malpractice case, does the court have any authority or authority to interfere?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How is the exclusionary rule applied in civil cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a jury found appellant guilty of an attempted robbery of Maldonado?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a judge's improper remarks to counsel outside of the jury's presence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of failure to renew a motion to suppress evidence before a change of plea is entered?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to have a specific intent to kill to be considered a first degree murder?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to dismiss be heard after all of the evidence has been addued at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a Certificate pursuant to Rule 902(1) as a self-authenticating document?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts in BC dealt with past income loss in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for equalization of net family property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the federal courts on the role of the courts in dealing with civil matters?
"New York", United States of America
Does a jury have to agree on unanimity in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to suppress a statement under Miranda?
California, United States of America
What is the range of sentences for a man convicted of attempted murder, firearm enhancement, and assault with a deadly weapon by force likely to cause great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to a higher standard of care than a defendant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for subjective self-defense?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a claim for damages arising out of a breach of contract?
California, United States of America
Does the sentence of a man convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 16 years old have to be consecutive or concurrent?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted Section 1956 of the Criminal Code in relation to mail fraud allegations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a husband claim damages for his wife's loss of earnings?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for issuing a certificate of appeal against a motion for habeas relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for bribing a judicial officer?
"New York", United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a restitution fine as part of his plea bargain?
California, United States of America
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 test for giving a requested jury instruction that pinpoints a defense theory of the case?
California, United States of America
Can a company be held liable for the damage caused by the spread of a fireguard fire?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a waiver over privileged communications occur at an examination for discovery?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for outrageous conduct in a claim for emotional distress?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for appeal from a finding of bad faith and costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review of a similar application?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases in which the co-parenting option was rejected and sole custody and guardianship was ordered because the parents were unable to communicate effectively?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes "great bodily injury" in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the general rule of a federal appellate court not considering an issue not passed upon below?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether trustworthiness is present in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Can a caisson be removed from the bottom of tidal waters?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a limitation period be extended in an action under s. 130 of the Securities Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for the proposition that a failure to exclude the uncontemplated is not equivalent to Page 13 of the Great American?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a variation in the terms of a spouse's marriage contract?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a complaint?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a bank officer be found liable for failing to disclose that there were delinquent taxes against the land?
California, United States of America
