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.
Does the trial judge need to have given a warning to the jury to consider the risks of adopting the evidence of the witness?
British Columbia, Canada
When assessing the truth of the testimony of any interested witness, what is the test?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances have the courts considered whether police interrogation produced a confession?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law when a defendant is convicted of a criminal offence under a Divisible statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can shareholder of a company take action against the person who causes damage to the company?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for an order requiring a defendant to register as a sex offender under section 290.006?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a jury's verdict in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a juror be excused from a jury for being unemployed?
California, United States of America
How is an award under loss of future earning capacity calculated?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a mortgage guaranty insurer entitled to reimbursement from a debtor who has paid out of a nonjudicial foreclosure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal defendant's competence to stand trial?
California, United States of America
How has the court interpreted the reasonable doubt instruction in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a jury trial on credibility?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissible evidence of "likely to have influenced the verdict improperly" in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a common law agreement valid as a matter of common law?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any logical gaps in the defense case?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of leadings cases on the mobility rights of custodial parents?
Alberta, Canada
What is the difference between low-flying aircraft and permanent intrusions?
Alberta, Canada
What are reasonable grounds surrounding the buildings?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be held liable for the natural and probable consequence of aiding and abetting or conspiring to commit an assault with a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a negligent misrepresentation claim?
Ontario, Canada
Is a magistrate permitted to issue a search warrant without consulting the federal district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for finding that prosecutorial misconduct in addressing the jury warrants a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the use of the death penalty in criminal cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on interim disbursements in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
What evidence supports the finding of intent to kill?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant rely on a probation report that states that a defendant was convicted of a federal criminal offence and confronted by a police officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for eliciting evidence that a witness was motivated to identify the wrong person?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 24 of the Family Court Rule 24 (1) a presumption of costs against the successful party?
Ontario, Canada
Can a lawyer be found guilty of professional misconduct by signing the jurat of an affidavit as having been sworn before her as a commissioner for taking affidavits?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for finding a witness unavailable at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a litigant to be found guilty of gross exaggeration?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will a federal court consider when deciding whether to grant a conditional discharge for a prior conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury find that defendant had a predisposition to commit a drug crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the trial court abuse its discretion in concluding that it would have convicted defendant on the evidence presented?
California, United States of America
What is the law against retroactive deprivation of the right of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine whether a corporate officer, director, and stockholder or employee is liable to a third party for breach of section 354 of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a murder in the first degree?
California, United States of America
What is the importance of attorney-client relationship?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a decision made by an adjudicator is reasonable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an application to add parties?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden placed upon a trial court under section 995 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the reasonableness standard for a review of a Minister's decision?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a public authority contract out of its statutory duties?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How has the Court interpreted the "three strikes" statute?
California, United States of America
Does Tribble waive issues relating to the involuntary disclosure of statements made by Tribble to The People?
California, United States of America
When will the court consider a material change in circumstances in a custody matter?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for dismissing an accusatory instrument?
"New York", United States of America
Does the principle enunciated in the airport cases apply to highway construction?
California, United States of America
How have the courts applied laches against the application of laches?
California, United States of America
What is probable cause for probable cause in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How has the Court of Appeal in B.C considered trial counsel’s performance on the basis that the performance of the trial counsel did not undermine confidence in the verdict?
Ontario, Canada
Does a black defendant have the right to object to purposeful discrimination through the use of a peremptory challenge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a party is estoppel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of spousal support awarded under the Spousal Support Appeal Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for intoxication in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the principles governing a motion for summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What is an unusually vulnerable victim in a murder for hire case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a juror be dismissed from a jury for refusing to deliberate?
California, United States of America
What are some examples of future medical expenses?
California, United States of America
Can the government be held responsible for failing to provide adequate medical care for an inmate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for significant unfairness in the context of a slata plan BCS BCS 1589?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a bank record indicating a right of survivorship be used to rebut the presumption of a resulting trust?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the onus of proof in a Charter challenge?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for overturning a jury's verdict on a count of first-degree murder where the evidence is insufficient as to one theory?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been successful in claiming damages in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a disfiguring injury to be considered a crime?
California, United States of America
Does new section 777 of the California Criminal Code retroactively bar convicted felons from possessing a concealable firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing probable cause in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a sentence is too lenient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for misconduct in a criminal case involving comments made by a prosecutor before the jury?
California, United States of America
Is Section 36 of the B.C.A.A Code of Civil Procedure a legal basis for adjudication?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a jury overturn a conviction for felony murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a diminished capacity defense to murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances have courts allowed admissions based on hearsay?
"New York", United States of America
What are the implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision to award elevated costs in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
When will a defendant be able to bring a claim for prosecutorial misconduct based on the prosecutor's comments before the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of making a section 998 offer to a plaintiff?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the lead investigating officer lost or lost intelligence reports?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the construction of Section 507 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the grounds for striking a jury notice?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 425.16 of the California Code of Civil Procedure provide anti-SLAPP protection?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to recover damages from a defendant for damage caused to his back?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
On appeal from a denial of a petition, what is the role of the Court of Appeal in reviewing a decision under Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5?
California, United States of America
Is a loss of capacity to perform housework a factor in determining non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
Is deportation a cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for consent in sexual assault cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state's position on whether the First Amendment applies to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause?
California, United States of America
How much reduction of payments under a WSIB plan for a disabled employee is reduced by any payment to which the disabled Employee is entitled for that month?
Ontario, Canada
Does a claim of double jeopardy have to be dismissed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes discrimination in the context of s. 15 of the Canadian Human Rights Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a judicial review of an award of $200,000 awarded to a minor offender on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a municipality to keep its roads in a reasonably safe condition?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 654 of the California Code of Criminal Code apply when a defendant is convicted of false imprisonment for assault with intent to pervert the course of justice by brandishing a knife?
California, United States of America
Are expenses incurred by a self-employed person in travelling to and from work for the purpose of earning income?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the current state of the law on privacy in a custodial setting?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of People v. Box on peremptory challenges to habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Is a joint contribution by two persons to the acquisition of property, which is in the name of only one of them, a form of gratuitous transfer?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances can a counsel be removed as solicitor of record?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of a psychiatrist's report on a defendant's mental state?
"New York", United States of America
Is involuntary manslaughter a lesser offense of murder than murder?
California, United States of America
When a plaintiff in a civil rights suit is confined in a state prison at the the of a hearing, is he entitled to attend personally?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a jury verdict as to a charge of kidnapping for robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a sentence is grossly disproportionate to the crime?
California, United States of America
Does the crime of stealing property from the person be a felony even if the value of the property is low?
California, United States of America
What is the law society’s position on penalty for knowing participation in mortgage fraud?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for assessing future earning capacity for a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting an affidavit at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a trial court have to instruct the jury to agree unanimously whether defendant committed premeditated murder or first degree felony murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making an order without a trial of an issue?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a tort jury be able to assess damages for failure to provide a prescription birth control drug?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in the impeachment process?
California, United States of America
What are attorney fees recoverable under section 1021.5 of the California Public Interest Act?
California, United States of America
Can a charge of asking someone to murder your wife for money be proven to be a crime of violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a police officer asks a minor to sit on the curb, without more than one step, does this constitute a detention?
California, United States of America
Is a Defendant liable for failing to stop at the scene of an accident where a pedestrian was struck by a car?
Alberta, Canada
When will a doctor's opinion be considered "examining" in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of proof in the context of workers’ compensation law?
New Brunswick, Canada
What are some cases where a trial court has failed to instruct the jury on an element of the charged offense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a "reasonably contemplated" action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of loyalty of an attorney who seeks to represent clients who are adversaries?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a husband be ordered to pay occupation rent on behalf of his estranged wife when he has exclusive possession of the matrimonial home?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant subject to sentencing enhancements if he is convicted of a crime 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 elder abuse and misdemeanor abuse?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty be appealed without a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the test for respect for a restitution order under the victim and witness protection act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective counsel in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge strike a plaintiff's pleadings?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a parent have an obligation to provide adequate medical care for their child under the New York State Health and Social Care Act?
"New York", United States of America
What constitutes "great bodily injury" in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of section 178(1)(c) of the B.C. bankruptcy code?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff amend his or her complaint to add a new cause of action in response to a demurrer?
California, United States of America
Is a third party beneficiary entitled to claim the statute of limitations when the beneficiary has not yet signed the contract?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion to appeal against a finding that a defendant has been found to have abused his position as a witness?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a constitutional duty to identify and identify a potential witness in advance of a trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a motion seeking a preliminary injunction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 7031 of the California Code of Civil Procedure on the basis that a contractor is a "minor, incompetent and fraudulent contractor"?
California, United States of America
When will a superior court order a psychiatric assessment to determine a party's competency?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have the exclusionary rule and pretrial motions to suppress evidence been interpreted in criminal law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal of a question of law?
Ontario, Canada
What is the case law on counselling?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the principles of the Court of Appeal in the context of the BCCA?
British Columbia, Canada
Can the court enforce a parenting order for parenting time on the basis of COVID-19?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for creating a protected liberty interest in a state by restricting the discretion of a judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a police officer have to provide a Miranda warning before questioning a suspect who has not been formally arrested?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is solicitor-client privilege waived if material is provided to a third party?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a conversion claim be successful because the simple failure to pay money owed does not constitute conversion?
California, United States of America
What is the "subjective component" of discrimination?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defense expert have to be admitted as a witness in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the court instruct the jury that they must use 2% as their discount factor in calculating damages for future lost earnings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a party have the power to treat a statement in the particulars as a fact alleged in the pleading?
Yukon, Canada
Who may make a special finding that a nonaccomplice was present during the commission of the crime?
California, United States of America
Is a referee permitted to make a determination of value of attorney's fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a case as moot?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of a prior murder conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the full text of instructions given to a jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of an accountant to provide financial information to the general public?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for undue influence in a revocable trust?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of support for a husband who has a long-term disability?
Ontario, Canada
Is writ review the exclusive review for a trial court's order directing or refusing disclosure of records under the Public Records Act?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a 'reasonable opportunity' to reflect upon his actions when he changes his or her location?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the ultimate discipline of a grievor be dismissal rather than unpaid suspension?
New Brunswick, Canada
What are some cases that have been reviewed for review?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the low-water mark on the shore of Lake Champlain?
California, United States of America
Is a probation condition requiring appellant to submit his person and property to search and seizure at any time of the day or night, by any peace officer or other peace officer, with or without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion?
California, United States of America
Is a payor intentionally under-employed an employee entitled to payor’s education and health benefits?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the liberal construction requirement to construe a notice to include a party who was omitted from the notice entirely?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sole conduct of sale?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a temporary restraining order issued under section 425.16 of the DVPA a cause of action?
California, United States of America
Does the Court have jurisdiction to hear a motion denying a motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors will be considered in determining whether a child has been found to be in the custody of the mother of the child?
Ontario, Canada
Is section 654 of the California Criminal Code applicable in cases of multiple convictions?
California, United States of America
Is there a formula for determining the rent of a commercial lease?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for issuing a search warrant for a fourth search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a defendant's absolute right to counsel and his unqualified constitutional right to discharge counsel if he pleases and represents himself?
California, United States of America
What is the proper head of damages for loss of earning capacity in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the statute of limitations apply to an amended complaint?
California, United States of America
Does Section 922(d)(1) and (n) of the Criminal Code apply to felons who have been convicted of felonies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving that an inmate has a serious medical need?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts treated allegations of misconduct by a prosecutor in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is a deadly weapon under section 245, subdivision (a)(1) of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied by appellate courts in cases involving abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a prosecutor's peremptory challenge against a black prospective jury member?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant required to provide a detailed recitation of all fees, fines and penalties on his criminal record at sentencing?
California, United States of America
Is a total ban on the possession of religious medallions an exaggerated response?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the duty of procedural fairness apply to the investigative stage of the administrative law process?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a court to order an injunction against an injunction that would prevent a party from conducting activities that would otherwise interfere with the activities of a third party?
California, United States of America
If the police violate a defendant's Fourth Amendment rights before obtaining consent, can the evidence obtained as a result of the search be suppressed?
California, United States of America
What is the test for being considered disabled for purposes of disability benefits?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a municipality be held responsible for the loss of water supplies to adjoining landowners?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the current state of the law on wiretapping?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the intended beneficiaries of a will sue the attorney who prepared the will?
California, United States of America
Is imposition of a constructive trust a remedy for unjust enrichment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the power of the trial court to exclude evidence under section 352 of the California Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant on a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the proper test for insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How has the court interpreted the felony-murder rule?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the merits of a default judgment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the common law and statutory right of publicity regarding the use of a person's name?
California, United States of America
