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 appeal of a motion for an extraordinary writ of habeas corpus?
"New York", United States of America
What is the initial burden of producing evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a court's adverse inference instruction regarding privilege affect a witness's ability to respond to the allegation of unethical conduct?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of the majority opinion in the US Supreme Court when it comes to the issue of misapplication of state sentencing law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to time spent in prison or jail?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to meet the burden of proof at a parole revocation hearing or at trial?
"New York", United States of America
What is the difference between a party's failure to comply with deadlines and discovery obligations to a plaintiff in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can consent be implied from a search of a vehicle's trunk?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant for an inspection of a building?
California, United States of America
What is the test for extinguishment of aboriginal rights?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is considered harmless error by a jury in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a waiver of a motion to withdraw from an appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for habeas relief in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Rule 404(b) apply to defendant proffers of prior bad act evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the design immunity defense?
California, United States of America
Is there a breach of good faith and fair dealing?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant by pleading guilty to a charge of sexual assault forfeit the right to challenge the conviction on appeal?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for liability in a case involving an electrical transformer failure?
California, United States of America
Is a graduated return to work program developed by health care professionals as part of a rehabilitation plan a treatment?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a knowing assistance claim?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been inordinate delay in applying for insurance coverage?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the respondent been advised to delay making a divorce order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for legal causation under the "thin skull" rule?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court grant an easement to a property where the easement is not in place?
Ontario, Canada
Does requiring a criminal defendant to provide handwriting exemplars violate the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination?
California, United States of America
Can a landlord obtain damages from a tenant for damage caused to the roof of a residential unit where the tenant is no longer paying rent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reducing a murder to voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a trip to downtown Vancouver for a work purpose and a personal purpose?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a juror after a jury has declared it is deadlocked?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does reckless use of force constitute a crime of violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's timely motion under section 425.13 a timely motion?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on "voluntary and spontaneous statements" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the legal tests for res judicata?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of a refugee determination process in the context of Canada's refugee system?
Canada (Federal), Canada
When will the court consider a material change in circumstances in a custody matter?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defense counsel voir dire the prospective jurors to determine if they knew the vote of the first jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to obtain a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Does a preliminary injunction apply to only a single election in a single district?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the sixth amendment require a state to be diligent, good-faith effort to bring a prisoner to trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a probationer refuse to consent to a search without a warrant?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have accepted responsibility for the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a deputy sheriff in his affidavit state that the property in question was seized on the 29th September, 1910?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the legal standard for awarding attorneys' fees to a prevailing defendant on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of a motor vehicle accident on a plaintiff's future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a prima facie claim of wrongful termination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test used to determine whether a person obstructs a police investigation?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the findings of a jury in a sexual assault trial where the trial court repeatedly asked more questions than were necessary?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be permitted to plead guilty to a charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a finding of insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant's admission of uncharged sexual acts to show his propensity to commit sexual acts admissible?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Ontario Court of Appeal order a retrial of an allegation of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Can a superior court review a decision by a magistrate dismissing a criminal complaint pursuant to section 871.5?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant waive the right to defend himself with a knife?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of witnesses from testimony in a sexual assault trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admissibility of evidence of past misconduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for joint parenting in a joint parenting situation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the CRT's role in deciding the format of a hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
When will litigation privilege remain in place for an accused who testifies that he has refreshed his memory from a previously accessed document?
Ontario, Canada
What is appellant's case law on felony-murder pleading?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "perpetual prosecution" in an extradition case?
Ontario, Canada
What are the consequences of defamatory statements against the government?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted sentencing statements from the trial court?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a defendant's multiple motions to suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
Is there compelling reason to continue the action against individual respondents even if a corporate respondent assumes liability?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of having to pay costs in a mobility case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of proof required to grant an asylum seeker a reprieve from deportation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the best class period for shareholders in Sino-Forest?
Ontario, Canada
What is the testator's intent to create an intestacy?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Defendant have a right to object to the prosecutor's comments on the evidence in their closing argument?
California, United States of America
Does a limitation period apply to a claim for medical expenses and benefits?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for dismissal of a servant for verbal abuse by their master?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a factor to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt when it comes to determining whether a plaintiff is a retrospective defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for controlling the duration and scope of a trial judge's closing argument?
California, United States of America
What is the test for multiple punishment for a single act or omission punishable by more than one criminal statute?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on medical malpractice in prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a failure to admit or deny relevant evidence a breach of natural justice?
Manitoba, Canada
Is a wife's home a family asset?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be punished for multiple violations under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for indemnifying a successful litigant for their costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the elimination of the statute of limitations for assault cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for uniqueness in a contract?
Alberta, Canada
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code permit punishment for assault and burglary?
California, United States of America
What is the test for attorney's fees in a domestic litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sentencing a defendant to two consecutive sentences under section 669 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate compensation for an easement which has been declared?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between an unreasonable application of federal law and an incorrect application of state law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any facts that prevent a court from proceeding with a matter before it?
"New York", United States of America
Does the statute of limitations apply to a borrower who alleges that he was defrauded by his bank?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of financial evidence in the context of a motion for personal injury?
Ontario, Canada
Can an order of the district court which effectively reduces the size of a certified class action be corrected on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for content-based regulations in the context of the First Amendment?
California, United States of America
Can a pre-trial discovery report disclose to the police without a court order?
British Columbia, Canada
When the evidence is circumstantial, does the Court have to accept logical inferences that the jury might have drawn from the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding prejudicial evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor be found to have abused his discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an argument that a person has a constitutional right to participate in a protest?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts interpreted "imperfect defense" as a form of voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Can a simple contract creditor make an attack upon a chattel mortgage under The Bills of Sale and Chattel Mortgage Act?
Manitoba, Canada
What constitutes a provocative act of murder?
California, United States of America
Is attorney-client privilege applicable to statements by a minor?
California, United States of America
Is it too late for a defendant to move to reopen the proceedings to allow the defense to produce evidence addressing the lying in-wait theory?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of rape under section 261 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is probable cause to arrest?
California, United States of America
What is the reason why a farmer refused to serve or send a written notice to the municipality for damages caused by a waterlogged field?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the elements of a cause of action for medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether the claimant or the respondent was successful in proving and upholding most of the oral agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the majority's position that medical malpractice is not a crime against the medical profession?
California, United States of America
What is the criteria for an individual to be found insane?
Ontario, Canada
Is a sentence for possession of a firearm too lenient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a cause of action for violations of section 1341 and 1343 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a court finding a defendant in contempt of court against a plaintiff in a motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a failure to include exhibits in the appellate record prejudiced?
California, United States of America
Is a breach of a court order a tort for breach of the statute or common law?
Alberta, Canada
What is the legal test for an aider and abettor's liability for criminal conduct?
California, United States of America
Can a judge conclude that a defendant's actions were objectively unreasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for detention of a person by the police?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for interim relief in the context of an appeal?
Ontario, Canada
Can a California County Board of Directors be held liable in a civil action for failing to prevent the sale and consumption of alcohol?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a discretionary denial of voluntary departure an abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of battery upon a custodial officer?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated first names in family law cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for seeking the meaning of a statute?
California, United States of America
Does sufficient evidence exist to overturn a conviction de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a Secretary of State's decision to deny a motion for relief in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a university to grant tenure to a professor?
California, United States of America
What is the purpose of particulars in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the term "blameworthy" apply to a failure to attend a hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors must be considered in the assessment of costs in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
Does an employee have priority over a floating charge debenture holder where a receiver is appointed?
Alberta, Canada
What is the M'Naghten rule of appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an independent review of the record on an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on intentional murder for financial gain?
California, United States of America
How has the Attorney General argued that the movement of the desk clerk into the hallway during a robbery has increased the risk of aggravated kidnapping?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements for videotaped statements in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If the full credit bid rule is extended to bar fraud actions against third parties, can appellant recover damages from a lender?
California, United States of America
What is the record of the trial judge's decision not to grant a motion for a reduction in sentence for a convicted criminal with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
Can a riparian owner object to the flow of the water in his or her area?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on continuing violations in employment law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Probable Cause exist when, under totality, the arresting officer would have concluded that there was no crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a fee for making a new connection to a water system?
California, United States of America
Is this Charter amendment to the Ontario Charter valid or unconstitutional?
"New York", United States of America
What is the effect of retirement on a payor's income for spousal maintenance?
Saskatchewan, Canada
When will a judge remand a motion for a reversal of a penalty for failing to state on the record the reasons for his findings?
California, United States of America
Does section 2255 of the Criminal Code apply to a petition attacking "any aspect" of the guilty plea, conviction or sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the evidence in the case of aiding and abetting?
California, United States of America
What is the test for specific intent in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes deliberate indifference to serious medical needs in prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply to a single assault committed within seconds of each other?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff premise an equal protection claim on an allegation that he is a member of a "class of one"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a court impose a parole revocation fine on a defendant who has been sentenced to life without possibility of parole?
California, United States of America
When dealing with hypotheticals, can a plaintiff point to a specific job opportunity and specific salary?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a bankruptcy trustee or debtor-in-possession seek turnover relief against an entity who has possession of the estate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for discharge of a jury that cannot agree on a verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a rape and sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of federal habeas review of a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the relevant factors for striking a response or claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Is refusing to accept placement at the New York State Youth Organization (SNY) a violation of the Freedom of Information Act, or does refusing to participate in the SNY constitute discrimination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will counsel not be deficient in their performance in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What standard of review is applicable in assessing whether instructions correctly state the law?
California, United States of America
Can a Minister of Employment and Immigration (minister of employment and immigration) bring a claim against the Minister of Justice for Ministerial Responsibility for Immigration and Refugee Protection Division in a federal civil case?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is extreme emotional disturbance a defense to depraved indifference murder?
"New York", United States of America
What factors are considered to be a contributory factor in determining whether a plaintiff has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the credibility of a witness in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there probable cause for a claim under section 522 of the Ontario Labor Law for total unemployment?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for rejecting testimony of a lay witness who is a relative of the claimant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is work fundamental to an individual's identity?
Ontario, Canada
What is the result of the 9th Circuit of the US Supreme Court on a search warrant for intermingled computer files?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a beneficiary of a trust deed able to enforce a lien against the trustee of a property through judicial action?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a defendant was convicted of a crime on the basis of a waiver form obtained by federal agents?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a physician was negligent or simply exercised an error in judgment?
Ontario, Canada
Are there any cases where a witness has been shown a large array of photographs of an armed robbery?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What if the jury had been instructed on the lesser charge of assault under section 245, subdivision (c) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on a plaintiff to prove that a defect in the complaint can be cured by amendment?
California, United States of America
In an equal protection case, in what circumstances will the Court of Appeal overturn a finding that the registration requirement is unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
Is it appropriate for a pro se litigant to submit their own pleadings and briefs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an indigent prisoner's failure to appear in court is willful?
California, United States of America
Is there a sua sponte duty to instruct a jury on involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Can a criminal conspiracy be established "regardless of whether the crime agreed upon"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the BCSC interpreted Rule 14-1(9) of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Procedure regarding the exercise of discretion of the Court of Appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Is restatement of its financial statements an acknowledgment by the company that it has made material misrepresentations in relation to its audited financial statements valid for a cause of action?
Ontario, Canada
When a part of a sentence has been stricken on review, is it appropriate to remand the matter for a full resentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding attorney fees under section 1021.5?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to suffer pain in the course of her employment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a constructive trust and a resulting trust?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the denial of a state prisoner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the "good faith exception" to the exclusionary rule of search warrants?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been convicted of a drug-fuelled murder and convicted of the crime because the prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the grounds of motion to dismiss two counts for attempted murder and assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
Can a tenant who covenanted to a lease with a landlord demand a renewal of the lease on behalf of the landlord?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the admissions made in the settlement agreement?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code preclude multiple punishment for a single act or omission?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review of a finding of fact by a judge at the Court of Appeal?
Alberta, Canada
What constitutes a hostile work environment claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Penal Code allow for multiple punishment for a single act or omission?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion be granted based on newly discovered evidence that may merely impeach a witness?
California, United States of America
How have instructions been interpreted in the context of firearms assault cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances will the police be able to search and frisk an individual who has been detained under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for awarding bad faith, moral and/or punitive damages?
Ontario, Canada
What are the implications of failing to call a witness who might have pertinent evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
