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 granting probation in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does Section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code prohibit multiple punishment for a single crime?
California, United States of America
Does an offer of lenient treatment in exchange for making a statement render the statement involuntary and inadmissible?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant withdraw a guilty plea based on alleged coercion for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor make comments on the state of the evidence or on the defense's failure to call logical witnesses?
California, United States of America
What is the historical method of determining the right to a jury trial?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to prove that he was using the machine for the purpose and in the manner normally intended?
"New York", United States of America
Does an indigent have a right to appointed counsel on appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a sentence that conflicts with section 654 of the Criminal Code be challenged on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a firearm possession offence?
California, United States of America
Does counsel's failure to file a notice of appeal constitute ineffective assistance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury on a lesser included crime?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be convicted of a charge of vehicular manslaughter after a trial where the prosecution submitted expert testimony that did not attend the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the consequence if one parent deliberately prevents the other parent from exercising parenting time as stipulated in a parenting order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for corroborating the testimony of an alleged accomplice in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does an attorney representing a criminal defendant have the right to control trial tactics and strategy?
California, United States of America
Is a federal court bound to rule on questions of state law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for advising the court that you wish the children placed in your care be placed in their care?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How have counsel been found to have rendered ineffective assistance in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is there a distinction between impaired and affected between the words "impaired" and "affected"?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any abuse of instructions in the formulation of sentencing instructions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the rights and responsibilities of a joint guardianship order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an allegation of malice murder with deliberation and premeditation?
California, United States of America
Is Corral successful on appeal against the conviction of making criminal threats?
California, United States of America
Is a trial court obligated to instruct the jury as to the admissibility or use of other crimes evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion for summary disposition in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining a defendant's intentions and objectives under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a judicial review application be dismissed for unreasonable delay?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a constructive trust under the Limitation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the International Court of Justice assessed a plaintiff's credibility?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a "sit and squirm" index applied by a judge who is not a medical expert?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Penal Code bar imposition of concurrent sentences for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent arising out of one act of driving?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting a date for a reduction in income loss?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is an order granting or denying a claim of exemption appealable?
California, United States of America
Can Rule 9-6 of the Rules of Civil Procedure allow summary dismissal of a claim where there are disputed facts in the pleadings?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a motion of mandamus be used to compel an official to exercise his discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for consent under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for quantifying future pecuniary losses?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a jury infer that a witness who refused to testify after a grant of immunity from prosecution is a member of a criminal gang who was subsequently granted immunity?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the issue of due process on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a relationship between permissively inferred fact and proven fact?
California, United States of America
Does section 1192 of the California Penal Code apply to a defendant who has been convicted of a sexual assault?
California, United States of America
How have arguments been interpreted in the context of misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for consent under Section 26 of the Civil Procedure Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a state prisoner entitled to habeas review of a federal claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When there is substantial evidence that a element of the charged offense is missing but that the accused is guilty of a lesser included offence, what is the test for instructing the jury to convict the accused of the same offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "committed for the benefit of, at direction of or in association with" a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of power?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the maxim res ipsa loquitur?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for procedural issues in a civil action brought by a plaintiff in Canada?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for withdrawing a judicial admission?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a motion to compel arbitration de novo when the claim is based on a legal conclusion about whether the parties contractually bound themselves to arbitrate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a jury entitled to a presumption that drugs were used to convict a defendant of 185 counts of rape?
California, United States of America
Is an interlocutory order that directs how the declarations of right are to be worked out in the context of a final judgment?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances have courts found a mother guilty of parental alienation and/or found her to be in contempt and ordered a sanction of costs to indemnify the father for all costs of the proceedings?
Alberta, Canada
Does the Health and Safety Policy have any power of decision regarding dental care?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a mother entitled to spousal support on a fixed term basis?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is evidence of a defendant's uncharged criminal conduct admissible?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to dismiss under section 1118.1?
California, United States of America
Does a decision to live together create a positive intention to contribute to and share in each other's assets and liabilities?
Alberta, Canada
What is the range of damages for loss of enjoyment of life, pain, suffering and enjoyment of living in a residential neighbourhood?
British Columbia, Canada
How should a jury be instructed in terms of "vital issues" at trial?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of the Court of Appeal in the case of Garay v Garay?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the elements of a section 52.1 cause of action?
California, United States of America
Can post and wire fence delineate an incorrect boundary meet the threshold of actual possession?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances can a plaintiff seek to set aside a default judgment in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does Defendant have any grounds to argue that the District Court erred by failing to determine whether the other four participants in the counterfeiting scheme were "criminally responsible"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When is a self-employed contractor required to deliver a truck to a dealership during his vacation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a waiver of the Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff need to prove that the product which caused the injuries was unreasonably dangerous?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between managing your business affairs and attending to your daily care needs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a motion for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a CoTOP entitled to rent or other reimbursement for exclusive use and possession of the common property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to acquit in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining an Order to grant access to the children of a parent who has appealed against the order?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for membership of a criminal gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an expert witness in a high court case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it premature to proceed with a Rule 18A application if discovery of documents is not complete?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the relevant principles relevant to this application?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of the law of Victorian England on our society?
British Columbia, Canada
Under what circumstances will a defendant be denied an enhanced sentence under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have discretionary authority to reinstate probation on the same or modified terms as to revoke probation and sentence a defendant to prison?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for possession of a house in the name of the deceased?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of assault with intent to murder under section 12022.53 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim against a defendant is valid?
California, United States of America
Can an order requiring or dispensing with an alleged father's consent for the adoption of a child be appealed from in the same manner as an order of the juvenile court declaring a person to be a ward?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a firearm enhancement for possessing a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of inflammatory remarks made by a prospective juror at jury selection?
California, United States of America
Is a prior conviction in another jurisdiction sufficient to constitute a strike under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a contract is valid or enforceable when the contract is signed unilaterally?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant acted with the intent to promote, further or assist criminal conduct by gang members?
California, United States of America
Does Section 1325(a)(2) of the Immigration Code apply to a designated port of entry?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the indicia of reliability of statements made by a Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for making a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a stay of a custody order?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for admitting "propensity evidence" in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a defendant's first degree murder conviction to second degree?
California, United States of America
When will a witness be allowed to stop responding to questions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proof under Proposition 47 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the term "employer" under the FLSA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an interference with the flow of surface water is a nuisance?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant who pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and/or cause grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor's remarks refer to a defendant's failure to testify?
California, United States of America
When will an appeal court refuse to consider an argument that does not require further evidence?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the standard of review for a motion to disqualify from a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with claims that the exercise of challenges based on information about jurors obtained through investigation resulted in a jury that was not impartial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a judge reassign a defendant to a different judge after a finding that his guilty plea was not voluntary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a trial judge abused his position in excluding or excluding the evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between the state and federal double jeopardy provisions?
California, United States of America
Is a police officer required to preserve handwritten notes made in the course of interrogating a criminal defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interpretation of the definition of a person’s personal injury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for relying on circumstantial evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in the context of a personal injury claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal correct instruction to give a jury in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that poverty is inadmissible to establish motive for robbery or theft?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a habeas corpus challenge to individual parole denials?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for determining whether defendant's conduct was an act of defense or an unlawful use of force?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a finding by a jury in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict an appellant of second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What factors are used to determine the nature of the offender in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving the legality of a warrantless arrest?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making an argument in pro. per?
California, United States of America
Does the Court have any authority to order a review of an allegation of sexual assault made for the first time on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review in determining whether there is substantial evidence of a lesser offence?
California, United States of America
What rights does a prisoner have to access to the courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the opening brief in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for false evidence in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a de novo review of an order sustaining a demurrer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining liability for the driver of a stopped vehicle?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the standard for reversal of a jury's verdict in a special circumstance case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to the publication of a manual of a beneficiary's social security claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a police officer entitled to qualified immunity even if he erroneously arrests an individual without probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a sudden application of the brakes on a bus?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a judge or court have authority to grant partial discharge from liability under Section 158 of the New York State Code of Civil Procedure?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the design of a biscuit in the context of a design patent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a clause in a real estate contract requiring the buyer to obtain a loan sufficient to satisfy the buyer's obligations?
California, United States of America
How much can a defendant deduct from a plaintiff’s set-off?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Does a subsequent amendment to a regulation restrict coverage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a specific provision in provincial law should be applied?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a claimant have to provide supporting evidence to support their claim?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the principles that guide the assessment of damages for loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the court have authority to vary temporary spousal support orders?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for maintaining a culvert in a fit condition?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury be able to determine whether a defendant is guilty of multiple murder on the special circumstance allegation?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant bring a motion to quash a search warrant where the confidential portion of the affidavit was sealed to protect the identity of an informant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or excluding relevant evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have the parties dealt with the issue of costs between them?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether to enforce by restitution a spouse's community property interest in pension payments received by the retiree spouse before partition?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of disclosure in a family law case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for "internal consistency" in the analysis of conflicting evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for approval of a class action settlement?
California, United States of America
Does the anti-SLAPP statute apply to third party actions?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving the underlying facts by a preponderance of the evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judge to declare a mistrial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of retroactive spousal support on a plaintiff's claim for unpaid rent?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a rule similar to section 172 of the Rules of Civil Procedure?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for giving notice of an absence due to medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a trial judge refuse to award double costs to a successful plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
Can plaintiff proceed in forma pauperis in this action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a judge sitting at a case planning conference hear an application that requires affidavit evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a party in a family law support case required to provide a complete and frank financial disclosure in the form of a financial statement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion under section 1118 of the California Penal Code for summary acquittal?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted jury instructions in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff's age balance out the application of the Golden Years doctrine?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant committed attempted premeditated murder or assault with a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having a predisposition to commit a crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "execution-style" murder?
California, United States of America
What jurisdiction does the Court have to supervise the management of an estate?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for handcuffing a suspect during a traffic stop?
California, United States of America
Is an attorney who enters into a business transaction with his clients in writing to advise them to seek the advice of an independent lawyer of the client's choice?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's claim for damages arising out of a collision involving a tractor that causes damage to the truck driver's car?
California, United States of America
What is the proportion of pre-tax corporate earnings of a company over which he has a controlling interest?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the determinate and indeterminate range of sentence for a defendant convicted of attempted murder and firearm use enhancement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant for wiretapping under section 2518(1)(b)(iv) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated counsel's shortcomings on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing a qualifying felony to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
Can a public official be charged with misappropriation under section 424 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's decision to remand the state claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a right of way instruction on a driver who makes a left turn?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with errors made by a prosecutor at the trial of a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the doctrine of lying in wait in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to a judgment for attorney fees if they have disclaimed their interest in the lease?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages for unlawful searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a testator finds that a bequest vested in him absolutely, can he impose restrictions on the mode and manner in which the beneficiary is entitled to receive the funds?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the factors used to determine whether a defendant has a right to access a transcript of a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving the existence of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does the Defendant have to plead guilty to violating the terms of his probation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the independent judgment rule apply?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring multiple identical actions against the same defendant under the False Claims Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a plaintiff’s future care cost justified?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the CRT’s role in determining the format of a hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant substitute counsel for a different counsel on the eve of trial?
California, United States of America
Does a defense based on a reasonable but mistaken belief in the victim's capacity to give legal consent have to have been objectively reasonable?
California, United States of America
In a pro se complaint, in what circumstances will the court accept as true all factual allegations contained in the complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
