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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 establishing that identification procedure does not violate due process?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the duty of an employee who has been wrongfully discharged before his term of service has expired, to seek other employment?


California, United States of America

What is the test for bad faith under Rule 1009(a) of bankruptcy law?


federal, United States of America

Does a member of the media have a greater right to access to a news conference than the general public?


California, United States of America

Can a debt collector be held liable for misrepresenting the legal status of a debt?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In a non-custodial arrest, can an officer conduct a search for evidence of crime, contraband or stolen goods and weapons?


California, United States of America

Does the prosecutor have any authority to describe the defense itself as illegitimate?


California, United States of America

Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to reject his opinion?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a court allow a defendant to appeal against his conviction for assault with great bodily injury force under section 654 of the Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of showing prejudice against a defendant in an appeal?


California, United States of America

What is the test for forfeiting a claim against a defendant in a civil case?


California, United States of America

Is a request for reasonable accommodation a protected activity?


California, United States of America

What is the test to determine whether an individual is a responsible person within the meaning of section 6672(a)?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for warrantless entry into the home of a suspect?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is considered a breakdown or failure of power in a motor vehicle?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for an equal protection claim in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law or case law that supports the use of evidence of intention in the context of a written direction?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the standard of review in a motion seeking to overturn a decision by the Court of Appeal allowing an inmate to stay in prison pending his release date?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review for a petition for record sealing?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of the hearsay evidence rule on the testimony of a witness in a criminal case?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is a District Attorney's obligation to instruct the Grand Jury concerning defenses?


"New York", United States of America

How has the term “handling grievances” been interpreted by arbitrators?


Ontario, Canada

How have the Courts treated the issue of "forfeasibility" in the context of the appellant's appeal against his conviction for receiving stolen property?


California, United States of America

Is there good cause for a defendant to withdraw his plea?


California, United States of America

Is a Port Agent a state officer for purposes of the CPRA?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of missing data under section 16 and 17 of the Education Reform Act?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the burden of proof for a creditor seeking to have their debt declared nondischargeable?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law where a jury convicted a defendant of a charge based on a coerced confession?


California, United States of America

What is the test for admitting third party evidence in a murder trial?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of delay in applying for entry to a university?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for an order of cause?


California, United States of America

If a juror has been found to be sleeping on the jury, can a new trial be ordered?


MultiRegion, United States of America

When will a judge issue a waiver warning to a defendant?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the Federal Bureau of Investigation have the authority to determine if there is harm caused by the agency to the victim of persecution?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a district court's denial of a proposed jury instruction be reviewed de novo or abuse of abuse of power?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a defense interpreter only interpret words of the witness interpreter at trial?


California, United States of America

Does a difference of opinion between a doctor and an inmate regarding what medical care is appropriate constitute deliberate indifference?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code prohibit separate, albeit concurrent, sentences for assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm in the same act?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of proving an individual's claim of economic losses against a defendant?


California, United States of America

Is Section 29800 of the Federal Criminal Code section 29800 a constitutional violation of the Second Amendment?


California, United States of America

Is there any objection in the record to a finding of guilty of sexual assault?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the implications of due process and the right to counsel?


California, United States of America

In a personal injury action, can the court refer to a prior pleading in order to make plaintiff's amended complaint complete?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the effect of a marked crosswalk on a pedestrian crossing?


British Columbia, Canada

Does the statute of limitations establish a deadline after which a defendant may legitimately have peace of mind?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a prison officer deliberately indifferent to inmate medical needs?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a trustee stand in the shoes of a debtor?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for having a witness to state their opinion that their opinion is flawed?


California, United States of America

Can a party recover prejudgment interest on damages awarded under section 3287 of the California Civil Code?


California, United States of America

What is the difference between fraudulent misrepresentation and tort of deceit?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for premeditation and deliberation in a first degree murder case?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on warrantless "protective sweep"?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of res judicata on a plaintiff's right to bring a second claim?


California, United States of America

Does a common law rule barring the admission of hearsay evidence in a civil case affect the reliability of evidence at trial?


California, United States of America

What is the test for whether a right of action is conferred by a federal statute?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the effect of reading in excerpts of an opposing party’s examination for discovery?


Manitoba, Canada

What is the definition of "condonation" and what is the meaning of "forgiveness"?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the duty of disclosure of a surgeon to a patient?


Ontario, Canada

Can a personal attack be grounds for costs?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the burden of proving factual errors in the sentencing phase?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a prisoner compel the attendance of a witness?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the fact that a husband and wife are still in common law marriage after divorce invalidate or suspend a child support order?


California, United States of America

Can a conviction necessarily involving moral turpitude be used to impeach a witness at a criminal proceeding?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining the credibility of a petitioner's testimony at an immigration hearing?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there a moot case or moot case?


British Columbia, Canada

Is a trial court required to state its reasons for sentencing a defendant to a minimum sentence?


California, United States of America

How have courts interpreted Section 65995 of the California Religious Freedom Act?


California, United States of America

Can class actions be used to prevent a failure of justice in the judicial system?


California, United States of America

How many actual days have a defendant spent in police custody?


California, United States of America

How have the courts dealt with the issue of a motion for reconsideration in dismissing an action for malicious prosecution?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will the court allow the police to search and inventory the contents of a vehicle seized by the police?


California, United States of America

What is the CRT's discretion to decide the format of the hearing?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for determining whether a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of crime beyond a reasonable doubt?


California, United States of America

What is the test for calculating the likelihood that a claimant will lose income as a result of an accident?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a defendant's membership in a criminal conspiracy extend even if he withdraws from the conspiracy?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is restoration of property a defense to an embezzlement charge?


California, United States of America

What constitutes prosecutorial misconduct in federal and state law?


California, United States of America

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter?


California, United States of America

What is the test for having a cause of action for failure to state a claim?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is section 12 of the Charter relevant in the context of an application to extradite an alleged torture victim to the United States?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the legal test for correcting an error of judgment in a motor vehicle accident?


California, United States of America

Does a licensee have to bear the costs of a finding of misconduct in a conduct application?


Ontario, Canada

Is a defendant's right to be free of adverse inferences from his failure to testify in a flight instruction?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances would the jury have given undue emphasis to the significance of the gun?


California, United States of America

Can a police officer proceed into a intersection with all emergency equipment?


British Columbia, Canada

Is a single bullet from 60 feet away sufficient evidence to establish premeditated attempted murder?


California, United States of America

What is the prejudice analysis in the context of a constructive assistance of counsel claim?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances will a court admit a holograph will that was written in 2001 after a falling out with family members?


Ontario, Canada

What are the elements of a summary trial?


British Columbia, Canada

How have the courts interpreted the abstention doctrine?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How have courts dealt with the disappearance of a large wooden packing box?


"New York", United States of America

What is the state's power to impose the same penalty for murder of a fetus as it does for a human being?


California, United States of America

Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code allow a defendant to be punished for multiple criminal objectives committed in pursuit of each one?


California, United States of America

Can a municipality be held liable for damage caused by negligence in the sewerage system?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review for decisions of arbitrators?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the duty of a plaintiff to mitigate the damages of a defendant in a tort action?


Ontario, Canada

Can a Master Order prevent a Plaintiff from withdrawing an Affidavit?


Nova Scotia, Canada

Does a substitution of attorney have to apply for a motion for a new trial?


California, United States of America

When will a defendant be found guilty of second degree murder based on implied malice or involuntary manslaughter?


California, United States of America

Can a management fee be claimed as an allowance for tax?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for determining the best interests of a child in a medical malpractice case?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for producing evidence in a civil case?


California, United States of America

What is the standard for determining whether a defendant is liable for negligence under the Jones Act?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there any case law where the court relied on a legal assistant’s affidavit on the issue of intention?


British Columbia, Canada

Is there any case law where a defendant has been found liable for double jeopardy?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Whether a proposed appeal is arguable is a matter of discretion?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for standing to assert a claim of public trust under the Public Trust doctrine?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does admitting to hearsay violate the right of confrontation under the sixth amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How do courts interpret evidence in medical malpractice cases?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test to determine whether an order is final or interlocutory?


Ontario, Canada

Does the Summers rule apply to arrest warrants?


MultiRegion, United States of America

When will a judge order expungement of a state arrest record?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances will a court strike down a bond issued by a municipal corporation as unconstitutional?


California, United States of America

What is the test for having a reasonable chance of success in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

How has the federal court overturned a conviction on a charge of gratuity in a criminal conspiracy and bribery case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does an attorney who accepts responsibility of a fiduciary nature have to maintain proper books of account and records of transactions?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for approval of a motion by the California Supreme Court on a motion to approve a motion for approval by the Court of Appeal?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of drug addiction on a defendant's mental state?


California, United States of America

What are the separate obligations of a purchaser in a chattel mortgage?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for clinical error in clinical judgment?


Ontario, Canada

In what circumstances will a court allow a defendant to appeal against his conviction for possession of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm pursuant to section 186.22(b)(1) of the Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for obtaining a telephone warrant?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the ex post facto clause in the California Criminal Code apply to a judicial construction of a criminal statute that is unexpected and indefensible?


California, United States of America

What is the limitation on voir dire in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Does a defendant have a right to have the jury determine every material issue presented by the evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the test for obtaining a conditional discharge under the Mental Health Act?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for a claim of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

How have the courts in Canada treated the duty of good faith in a commercial contract?


Ontario, Canada

Does Section 2410(a)(1)(1) of the Federal Credit Union Act distinguish between a claim against the lender and a claim seeking to extinguish the liens?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the appropriate notice period for an age title years service notice?


Alberta, Canada

What is the economic impact of a person not in the labour force having no children?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a plaintiff have a right to confront a police officer in a confrontation?


California, United States of America

What is the test for establishing the truth of a gang allegation?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of establishing Charter breaches?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for a vague section of a statute?


"New York", United States of America

What is the test for habeas corpus relief from a conviction for aggravated robbery?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a writ of appeal be heard against the conviction of a charge of possession of a dangerous substance?


California, United States of America

How have courts considered the role of the state in determining whether a private actor must be subject to the same obligations as the state?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can an appeal from the grant of a preliminary injunction be appealed as of right?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the impact of a confession of guilt on a defendant's case?


California, United States of America

Can a jury find that Plumb had a reasonable opportunity to intercede in an arrest he knew was unlawful?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for establishing enforceable trust obligations on a trustee?


British Columbia, Canada

Does an employer have the right to distribute service charges between employees in a pooled fund?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a jury have the power to find elements of section 924(c) in the disjunctive?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for reviewing a trial court's ruling on the admissibility of evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the meaning of the phrase "the facts are viewed in the light most favorable to the government"?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the standard of courtesy, courtesy and formality of a self-represented plaintiff in a personal injury trial?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for making a mistake of fact?


California, United States of America

What is the test for competent evidence in a murder case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for an allegation that a police officer tried to prevent a defendant from swallowing a vial of crack cocaine?


"New York", United States of America

Is a conviction for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated a serious or violent felony?


California, United States of America

What is the defence of a defamatory word?


Ontario, Canada

What are the factors the court must consider when assessing damages for non-pecuniary damages?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the effect of the "fruit of the poisonous tree" exclusionary rule on cell phone records?


California, United States of America

In a medical malpractice case, what is the test for identifying specific facts that constitute a genuine issue for trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How has the court considered the issue of counsel's responsibility to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?


Ontario, Canada

Is driving under the influence "upon any highway" illegal?


California, United States of America

How is identification evidence based on the colour of the clothing worn by the complainant?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the current state of the law on pleading in a civil case?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law in this circuit when it comes to determining the opinion of a treating or reviewing physician on a social security claim?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a plaintiff entitled to a claim for contribution from a defendant who has paid more than his equal share?


California, United States of America

Does a police officer's failure to explicitly state that he tested the manufacturer’s specifications or instructions affect the reliability of a radar device?


Ontario, Canada

If a probation officer finds any exonerating material, will the probation officer review the record before the court?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a defendant's criminal history relevant to sentencing under the Three Strikes Act?


California, United States of America

Is exhaustion not required to review a disability benefit application?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does res judicata bar a later action upon the same cause of action?


California, United States of America

What is the proper procedure for a sentencing court to stay execution of a sentence under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the reasonable notice period for an employee to claim damages for non-payment of severance?


New Brunswick, Canada

What is sufficient evidence to convict under section 5845(b) of the Criminal Code of the United States?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a federal statute or statute can be reviewed in a rational basis review?


"New York", United States of America

What are the elements of a legal malpractice action?


California, United States of America

Does a jury need to be interviewed individually in order to determine whether the publicity surrounding the trial has been prejudiced or prejudiced?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the effect of the failure of the Minister of Energy to comply with a promise made by the Minister's predecessor?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test to prove the publication element of defamation?


British Columbia, Canada

Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code require a single offender to be punished for two separate crimes?


California, United States of America

How have courts interpreted section 654 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant is convicted and sentenced for each crime committed against a different victim?


California, United States of America

What is sufficient evidence to sustain a conviction for assault?


California, United States of America

Does the statute of limitation apply to what would have been an action at law as to a suit in equity?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there any case law where a defendant was denied effective assistance of counsel because his attorney failed to show him his presentence report?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does Canadian Law develop to meet the changing perceptions of justice?


Ontario, Canada

Does the Attorney General have probable cause for the seizure of a person's electronic signature and other electronic devices?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will the Supreme Court strike down a section of the Civil Rights Act that prohibits the use of certain types of civil rights, such as civil liberties, as well as those of the individual, in the context of civil liberties?


California, United States of America

How is the court likely to consider each spouse’s contribution to the accumulation of family property under s. 95(2)(c) of the BC S. 65(1)(f) in determining the value of the spouses’ assets?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for a motion to dismiss for prejudicial prearrest delay?


California, United States of America

Is there a minimum parole date for a defendant who is convicted of a special circumstance first-degree murder?


California, United States of America

Is a criminal defendant entitled to a personal waiver of his right to be present during a criminal trial?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review for a jury to interpret CALCRIM No. 316 as a crime of moral turpitude?


California, United States of America

What is the test for committal in a preliminary inquiry case?


Ontario, Canada

What are the consequences of a failure to comply with the Rules of Civil Procedure?


British Columbia, Canada

Is it more prudent for Paul to have the assistance of an expert in managing his finances?


Ontario, Canada

What is the legal test for an unwitting dupe?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first-degree murder?


California, United States of America

What is an "overriding error" in the context of a finding of fact?


British Columbia, Canada

Is a defendant who failed to argue that section 654 of the California Criminal Code applies to his conviction for resisting a peace officer's arrest?


California, United States of America

When a joint covenantor gives a bill of exchange for part of a debt secured by the covenant, on which a judgment is recovered, is it a bar to an action against the joint covenantors?


Saskatchewan, Canada

Does the taking of objects discovered in a private search constitute a reasonable seizure under the fourth amendment standard?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a defendant has exercised power "possessed by virtue of state law"?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances can a plaintiff sue a manufacturer or designer of a barbecue for damages caused by a gas leak close to one of the burners?


Alberta, Canada