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.
Is a prosecution required to monitor every material witness in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In a penalty retrial of a convicted murderer, what is the effect of a hung jury at the penalty phase of his penalty trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an appeal against a finding that a judge acted in an arbitrary, capricious or patently absurd manner that resulted in a miscarriage of justice?
California, United States of America
Can a vendor rely on a “time is of the essence” provision in an agreement where the vendor has waived his right to rely on such a provision?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the standard of review in a selective prosecution claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the inevitable discovery doctrine in the context of an illegal search?
California, United States of America
Does a charge of endangering the lives of the arresting officers constitute obstruction of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the duty of a prison officer to protect a prisoner from violence at the hands of other inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the Court considered the argument that appellant waived his right to counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party relying on the presumption that a deceased person exercised ordinary care for his own concerns was negligent?
California, United States of America
What is the government's burden of proof in a bank deposit case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a public authority contract out of its statutory duties?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the standard of review on an appeal from a judge’s order?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant set up a defence for personal injury in a personal injury case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is an applicant entitled to compensation for using up his or her "sick days" entitlement?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a motion for a speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances can an unmarried woman claim damages for services provided by her partner during their relationship?
Alberta, Canada
What is the difference between a conviction for murder and conspiracy to commit a crime under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in the context of discovery of new evidence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of independent advice on a claim of undue influence?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts dealt with cases where evidence was purged from the taint of an illegal search by the proper execution of a valid search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of a federal district court's decision on a motion brought by a plaintiff in a federal civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the joint-defense privilege been interpreted in the context of attorney-client privilege?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have jurisdiction to issue a finding that a convicted burglar committed a crime under section 459 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a treating physician provided no evidence at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the defence of necessity in the context of an incident where a truck driver refused to wait for over an hour to get materials from a distribution depot?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a finding of insufficient sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be charged with assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a principal to be convicted of a crime?
California, United States of America
Does Section 1123 of the Civil Code compel employees to incriminate themselves?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 3553(f)(5) of the Criminal Code provide additional punishment if a defendant decides not to disclose under section 3553 of the Civil Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a proposed class proceeding a different species than just a any old action?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the Court of Appeal review the record?
California, United States of America
Are statements of alleged conspirators made after the crime which was the object of the crime admissible?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the exclusionary rule be applied in a civil matter?
California, United States of America
Can a party bring a civil action in the state or federal courts in the event that it is dissatisfied with the decision of an agency hearing officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to the production of relevant documents?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for sentencing a defendant to two concurrent sentences for unlawful possession of a firearm and the possession of ammunition that is loaded in the firearm?
California, United States of America
How many actual days have a defendant spent in police custody?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 37 still law in this Province?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate amount for attorneys' fees in a contract where the contract does not specify a specific sum?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the District Attorney bring a civil action against the County Counsel?
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 there any case law where marijuana is seized by police officers?
California, United States of America
Does section 580b of the California Real Estate Code of Civil Procedure apply where the property is in another state?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in cases where the trial court dismisses a cause of action based on the doctrine of judicial abstention?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that there was bias, prejudice, or discrimination against a jury at a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an Eighth Amendment conditions of confinement claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In assessing the sufficiency of evidence to support a judgment, how does the Court assess the credibility of the evidence?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant's act "went well beyond gross negligence" in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations apply to a right of way that was lost by appellant?
California, United States of America
Does a seller have an obligation to call attention to patent defects?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for excessive punishment in criminal law?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of appellate review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in cases involving medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who raises the defense of insanity waive his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in a mental health case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a judge's allocation of restitutionary responsibility?
California, United States of America
If a child is not able to work at the age of majority at law, is the parent required to continue to pay for the child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a finding of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with a disparate impact disability claim between federal and state law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a contributing negligence defence in a motor vehicle accident?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a new trial on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding a probationer in violation of probation for failing to appear in court on time?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in relation to Miranda warnings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of witness testimony in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a finding of guilty in the guilt phase of a murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the testator's obligation to make provision for the dependent spouse after his death?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 654 of the California Criminal Code prohibit multiple punishment where the course of conduct is divisible in time?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant was prejudiced when responding to a response from the trial court?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff can claim damages for personal injuries from a pre-existing condition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for disclosure of personal information?
Manitoba, Canada
How is spousal support calculated when the applicant no longer has any employment income?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the exclusionary rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for committal in a preliminary inquiry?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the propriety of a court relying upon transcripts from the first trial of a defendant?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a retaliation action against an inmate for filing a grievance be used as a cause of action under the First Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a trier of fact could have reasonably deduced from the evidence?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the Penal Code instruction in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for judicial review of union representation in arbitration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a court have the authority to determine whether a plaintiff has a right to sue for damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a tenant have a right to a prior notice and hearing to claim entitlement to a disability benefit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a federal court disqualify a defendant's chosen counsel for failing to disqualify the trial counsel because of a conflict of interest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a statement of claim against CIBC?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for prejudice in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the common law common law non-deductibility of private insurance benefits?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law where an expert has been charged with misconduct while engaged as an expert witness?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant obtain access to the names and telephone numbers of the jurors in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a child who has lived in a "horrific, crime-producing environment" entitled to be considered a child's victim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for relieving a party or counsel of an implied undertaking?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for overturning a sexual assault conviction based primarily on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is standing de novo in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion to withdraw from a civil action brought by a defendant against his attorney constitute a conflict of interest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a closing argument at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for an action against an accountant who prepared a federal income tax return?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished for more than one crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for good faith performance in real estate transactions?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a claim for excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of the duty to disclose in medical malpractice cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for having an independent review of the record of a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether settlement or accord and satisfaction exist?
Alberta, Canada
What is the impact of being in the presence of successive term contracts?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the legal justification for using the CRT as a substitute for the Owner's Condominium Plan?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts treated the findings of fact and conclusions of law in this case?
California, United States of America
Is a prosecutor's misstatement of the burden of proof curable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to determine whether a plaintiff has jurisdiction to bring a claim for damages against a defendant who is also a defendant in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What considerations will be considered in deciding whether to grant leave to appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for federal jurisdiction in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the case law on appeal from where a husband's income disparity with that of his wife was found to be unassailable?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the impact of the conduct of plaintiffs’ counsel on the award of costs in Rule 49.10?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for malice in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant required to pay restitution to a victim of sexual assault who suffered economic harm as a result of a plea bargain?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of an invader to prevent damage from ice on the parking lot?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a civil rights complaint in a pro se civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant's due process right to testify in his own behalf?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a jury was instructed to disregard an admonition or admonition?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to cite an unpublished opinion that agrees with this line of cases?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a federal court's decision to vacate a sentence for a convicted alien smuggler?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the government's burden of establishing facts needed to calculate base offense level?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it reasonable to delay seeking to compel arbitration?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that the petitioner was not represented or advised of his right to representation by counsel?
"New York", United States of America
Does a mandatory minimum sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute a large quantity of cocaine amount to a criminal offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements for contempt of court?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for increasing the burden of proof on the state in terminating a child's parental rights?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on the admissibility of evidence of historical sexual abuse against older children?
California, United States of America
What is the role of the solicitor in presenting the case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a voir dire be conducted in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of a right to marry on the children of the same-sex couples?
"New York", United States of America
How does a conveyance between a close relative and a creditor defeat the claim of creditors?
Alberta, Canada
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to grant credit to a defendant who has been in presentence for a period of time?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having five or more members of one party who are not involved in a criminal conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a case moot when the decision of the reviewing court can have no practical impact or provide effectual relief?
California, United States of America
What is Lord Macnaghten's definition of damages?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a federal officer be convicted of violating section 242 of the Civil Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant used to search a commercial premises?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for imputing income to a party for intentional under-employment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for deliberate deception in the criminal justice system?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of private nuisance against the Attorney General of Canada?
Yukon, Canada
Can a judge of first instance erred in her exercise of the exercise of her first instance?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of appellant's failure to object in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the common intention of a group of people who jointly take part in a wrongful act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?
California, United States of America
Is a caveat an instrument or encumbrance?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a plaintiff bring a new cause of action against a defendant after the statute of limitations expired?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered the need for up to 26 expert witnesses at trial?
Alberta, Canada
What is the range of competence demanded of an attorney in criminal cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for interim orders in civil matters?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a defence counsel ask the complainant a few general questions about their sex practices that involve the complainant's personal security or privacy?
New Brunswick, Canada
Can a police chief refuse to issue a license on condition that no employee of the licensee be arrested?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for retaining an attorney to draft a will?
California, United States of America
Can relevant evidence be excluded on the basis of judicial review?
Alberta, Canada
What is the law required to establish constructive dismissal?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the analysis in the context of the BC SPCA?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of reciting a pre-admonition recitation of a defendant's Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosure by prior use?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is evidence of criminal antecedents admissible where the accused was at the scene of the crime?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for changing a final order on access?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the doctrine of ignorance, concealment, or deception apply in the context of criminal procedure or constitutional law?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts interpreted a caveat in a real estate transaction?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can The People resist a suppression motion by establishing defendant was on searchable probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant who knowingly aids and abets criminal conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of a trial court's ruling on the admissibility of evidence of other crimes?
California, United States of America
What is the test for issuing a writ against a public body or a public officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict appellant of felony murder under the special circumstance?
California, United States of America
What tone did the trial judge take when questioning an expert?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an opinion in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the fifth affirmative defense?
California, United States of America
What is the procedure of an administrative driving prohibition program?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be found in possession of a concealed weapon?
California, United States of America
Does a de novo claim that a sentence violates a defendant's constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Whether these policy requirements are non-negotiable, mandatory or merely non-statutory guidelines, or merely policy guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to strike for failure to disclose a reasonable cause of action?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a prisoner have a claim of deliberate indifference in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the state's position on pro se pleaders in civil litigation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is section 29 of the statute of limitations on a minor's action for damages for negligently inflicted prenatal injuries?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of closing arguments in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court strike down a plaintiff's equitable claim?
California, United States of America
Can lay litigants be compensated for their time spent working on a case?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does Section 186.22, subdivision (b) of the California Criminal Code apply to a person who is convicted of a felony committed for the benefit of, at the direction of or in association with a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between the facts of a theft and a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the obligation of child support under table amount?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant for a home search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an informant become a government agent unless he is supervised and supervised by law enforcement officers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an application to appeal a habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current test for determining whether a plaintiff has been found to be in breach of the common law marriage law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's comment that a defense counsel's closing argument was persuasive have to be disapproved on another ground?
California, United States of America
Can a husband bring a motion to change his spousal support obligation based on his retirement?
Ontario, Canada
Is a municipality liable for failure to guard against accidents due to dangerous or defective condition on its property?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to strike against a person who acts in furtherance of their right of petition or free speech?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court enforce a non-binding contract?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the duty of counsel to refer counsel to a portion of the record supporting their contentions on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is there any juristic reason for the wife to reduce the mortgage on the matrimonial home?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a defense motion for a continuance to conduct its own independent test?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a spouse have a right to redemption of a husband's entirety interest sold at an execution sale?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a demand before action?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for reversing a finding that a defendant committed offenses on separate occasions?
California, United States of America
Is it unreasonable for an offeree to have rejected an offer where credibility was a factor in assessing the strength of the offeror's claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a motion to compel arbitration be heard on the basis of fraud?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining legal causation in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a trial court have a sua sponte duty to instruct the jury on self-defense?
California, United States of America
