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 effect of a district court's striking of his appearance as co-counsel in his own defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of guilty of possession of a firearm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for counsel in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for interpretation of a statute or rule?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a former partner be ordered to pay the fees of a plaintiff in a civil action seeking to regain custody of their children?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the definition of reasonable doubt given during jury selection constitute a jury instruction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a deed of property to trustees to pay certain valid claims?
Ontario, Canada
Can a police officer enter a person's home, enter the front door and speak to him?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for evidence of bad character in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the precept of Lord Mansfield and what is the effect of it on a trial judge?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff required to conduct a job search as a condition for a damages award?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes reversible misconduct for a prosecutor who comments on a defendant's right to remain silent?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving prejudice against a cricket association?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a district court's denial of a proposed jury instruction reviewed for errors or abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal right to resist a car repossession?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a constructive trust and what is its effect?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the Eighth Amendment and its prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment?
California, United States of America
Can a sentence be imposed so as as to simultaneously run consecutively to another count and be stayed pursuant to Penal Code section 654?
California, United States of America
What is the test for forbearance?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of an appeal from a long period of redemption?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the question of whether the evidence was properly admitted under the California Evidence Code section 352 need to be reviewed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be ordered to pay the costs of probation?
California, United States of America
Does a motion to withdraw a guilty plea need to include a separate proceeding that occurs after the guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What is the obligation of a passing motorist to wait to pass another vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of evidence used in cases where the prosecution relies primarily on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing in a motion for declaratory relief?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for giving a defendant fair notice of a criminal charge?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for "air of reality"?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the People's Return have authority or authority to consider evidence of an off-the-record discussion among counsel that conflicts with on the record statements by the Attorney General?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding that a prosecutor's conduct violates the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Does a preliminary hearing need to take place before the accused can challenge the legal sufficiency of the complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a writ of possession under section 290 of the Family Law Act?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant need to remain on remand after a sentencing error has been found in the Superior Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applicable to questions of procedural fairness?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for denying a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on fraud?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defense have a duty to provide evidence to the prosecution in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What causes of action have been brought against defendants?
California, United States of America
Does the 9th Circuit have jurisdiction to review the dismissal of an amended petition for sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a person who commits a criminal act "without being conscious thereof" legally incapable of committing the crime?
California, United States of America
Does a provision in a will that does not include the word "insurance" constitute a revocation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a lawyer filing a merits brief need to raise every non-frivolous claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court order a default judgment in favour of a defendant?
California, United States of America
Is it a violation of a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses during cross-examination?
California, United States of America
When will a judge order an order to vacate and set aside default defaults?
California, United States of America
What is the test for requesting a supplemental brief in a personal injury appeal?
California, United States of America
What role does the Court of Appeal have in determining the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is a stay of action necessary after all claims have been referred to arbitration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In closing argument in a personal injury case, can the court admonish the appellant for failing to object to any statements in closing argument?
California, United States of America
Does a Rule in force at the date of statutory confirmation which affects substantive law affect substantive law?
Alberta, Canada
How have the courts treated a sawed-off shotgun case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having access to a child by a third party parent?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a jury misuse the evidence to find a defendant guilty?
California, United States of America
Is a pleading of negligent misrepresentation in a claim for damages arising in negligence simpliciter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a new rule in the context of the California Tax Code?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a retaliation claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between "new evidence" and “new evidence” at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admissibility of evidence that a third party committed the charged crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a compensable injury must be the sole cause of a disability before compensation is payable?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated a motion for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does a district court's dismissal of a habeas petition constitute a final order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What evidence would be sufficient to prove the premeditation allegation beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court uphold a finding of intent to inflict grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
Can a juror be discharged from service if the juror has already been sworn in?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant who does not use force or fear in the initial taking of the property, but carries it away in the victim's presence, be found guilty of robbery?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished for more than one act under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does an affidavit that was made after the statutory period of limitation apply to a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the current position of the Chief Justice of the Order of the Council of the McLeod Lake Indian Band?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does Section 1101 of the California Criminal Code, which prohibits same-sex marriage, apply in any circumstances?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a child is in the best interest of the parent?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What are the elements of a defamation claim?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs after the expiration of section 47 of the Indian Affairs Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the standard of review for questions concerning admissibility of evidence in a federal condemnation proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a cause of action under the Eighth Amendment under which a prisoner may allege that environmental conditions have caused substantial risk of harm to his future health?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the correct amount of restitution under section 1202.46 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
Is collateral estoppel or res judicata a defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a judgment against a co-contractor being set aside?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Special Master of the Civilian Court have any authority or authority to issue an Executive Order requiring the Attorney General to produce copies of the Order in writing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a general liability clause in a civil contract allow the government to demand indemnity from a contractor for damages arising from the contractor's negligence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether the owners of a condominium unit were negligent in allowing water to escape from the unit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of a contempt finding?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for granting leave for the examination of a second representative of a corporate party?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it misconduct for a prosecutor to ask for comments on the veracity of witnesses or the guilt of a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reckless conduct in the context of a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a deceased's mental state is relevant to the issue of identification?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law in Canada on the distinction between Canadian citizens and non-citizens?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence over a hearsay objection for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a motion for a mistrial a waiver?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be prosecuted for possessing a firearm without a license?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any case law where a party has relied on the old rule that states that a party must pay the same amount of taxes as an equalization rate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a lawyer negotiate a settlement of an action?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the Miranda rights of a witness in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the Vehicle Code prohibit the forfeiture of a vehicle used in soliciting prostitution?
California, United States of America
Does an indictment need not negative the matter of an exception made by a distinct clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a medical malpractice claim?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances would the defense counsel have objected on the basis of evidence section 1523 of the secondary evidence rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using the term "unilateral insistence" in the context of a claim under the BCSCSC 8 rule?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the court determined probable cause to search defendant's car?
California, United States of America
Does a federal district court have jurisdiction to review a sentence imposed by a federal court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What are some facts that will be used in a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a seller misrepresents the condition of a vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the executor have discretion to delay or order the passing of accounts?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case where a motion for leave to amend was considered only of the existing pleadings and the proposed amendments?
Alberta, Canada
What is the common law common law or equitable principle of estoppel?
New Brunswick, Canada
Can a search warrant be used to obtain personal information of a customer in a short but violent encounter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in the context of a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the cause of negligence in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the proper procedure for a motion for reconsideration?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the Court of Appeal's decision in the Memro v. Memro case?
California, United States of America
Is it appropriate for the court to allow a witness to invoke the Fifth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Does a mandatory minimum sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute a large quantity of cocaine amount to a criminal offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for impeaching a witness?
California, United States of America
Can certification be refused for a class A class B contract that includes two separate contracts?
British Columbia, Canada
In a domestic violence case, what is the test for determining whether a defendant has a history of violence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for requesting a requested instruction concerning the defense?
California, United States of America
Can a purported consent to entry and search of one's home be upheld?
California, United States of America
Does a jury need to have conversations with their wives?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a bankruptcy judge to make a credibility finding?
federal, United States of America
What is the difference between whether an employer is an agent of an insurance company or the agent of the insurance company?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the leading decision on assigning liability in a collision where a vehicle is exercising right of way and the other vehicle does not yield?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of a motion requiring a jury to determine whether a motion is valid or invalid?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a tax shelter arrangement exists for the purpose of subsection 237.1(1)?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can character evidence be used in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a trial court committed an instructional error by removing an element of the crime of wiretapping from the instruction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the indemnity clause in a construction contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to damages under the Crumbling skull doctrine?
British Columbia, Canada
Can counsel argue that counsel's tactical decisions not to object to a reference to gun possession were tactical considerations?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a child's statement that describes physical or sexual abuse?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of an order dismissing a bankruptcy case for abuse of discretion?
federal, United States of America
Can a court grant immunity from liability for search and seizure damages to a police officer who reasonably but mistakenly believed that he had reasonable cause or probable cause to search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for denial of medical care of a convicted convicted mentally disabled person?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant argue that the prosecutor misled the jury into believing imperfect self-defense requires a reasonable belief that lethal force was necessary?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for reconsideration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a Defendant's failure to object or request a clarifying instruction below forfeits his ability to challenge the given instruction?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the beyond reasonable doubt standard in the context of "common sense and experience"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the quantum of compensatory damages awarded by the Court of Appeal in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a police officer be charged with possession of a firearm under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of admitting the testimony and other statements of the victim at the preliminary hearing of a defendant in an assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a grand jury dismiss an indictment against a defendant who has been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a demurrer to the first amended complaint be amended to add a new cause of action?
California, United States of America
Can a lawyer who is engaged as counsel in a family law case be removed from the record for having an intimate relationship with a client?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a claim that a suspect's confession was coerced violate the Miranda rule?
California, United States of America
How does the Court assess the sufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the best interests test?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff challenge the award of attorney fees and costs under section 425.16, subdivision (c)?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is s. 11 of the Charter directed towards criminal sanctions or quasi-crimes?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current state of the law regarding claims that the proof demonstrates multiple conspiracies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a decision by the Superior Court of Appeal to grant a conditional discharge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an award of s. 7 expenses under s.7 of the Child Support Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reducing a defendant's first degree murder conviction to second degree?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion to vacate, set aside or correct a federal conviction or sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal defendant's ability to pay attorney's fees under section 987.8 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can an employer appeal against a decision by an adjudicator ordering five months compensation instead of reinstatement?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is there a new fact that changes the original basis of the claim?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for overturning a child sexual assault conviction for insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claimant to take advantage of a resulting trust?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff amend their complaint to allege a cause of action?
California, United States of America
Does the 9th Circuit have jurisdiction to hear an appeal from the denial of qualified immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the opening brief in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a driver in a servient position be liable for a collision?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a parent obligated to pay for more than one university degree?
Ontario, Canada
Can an adjudicator who inserts his own opinion about mouth contamination in a review of a driver’s blood test for an invalid reading without giving the driver a chance to respond?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the reason for a defendant's probation order requiring him to continue taking antipsychotic medication?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a lien be enforceable against a whole waterworks and sewer system?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have CCRA employees and the CCRA appeal process been handled in the context of an arm's length working relationship?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for corroborative evidence in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is there a federal right to indemnify a plaintiff in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a juror refusing to deliberate in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for professional standard practice in medical malpractice?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a judge remain detached and neutral in evaluating the fairness of the plea?
California, United States of America
If an expert says that the results leading to her ultimate opinion are not reproducible because the assessments are too subjective, without objective measure, is that opinion valid or reproducible?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is deposit of the deed to the land to be held as security a presumption of intention to create an equitable mortgage?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a child remain a child of the marriage even if they are over the age of majority?
British Columbia, Canada
What is state law on a debtor's interest in property?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the California Bar be required to reformulate its regulations in order to prevent a plaintiff from being denied access to a medical malpractice remedy?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a strike was racially motivated?
California, United States of America
Does the trial judge have the authority to determine whether a defendant is competent to represent himself?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having a hernia and/or abdominal wall weakness?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal basis for an award of attorney fees de novo?
California, United States of America
What is the liability of an experienced snowmobile passenger in a snowmobile accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any evidence of judicial bias in the trial judge's reasons relied on by ING?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for treating political belief as an analogous ground to discrimination under s. 15(1) of the Canadian Constitution?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the test for proving a breach of a statutory obligation?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the CRT treated noise in a residential unit?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant's claim that the trial court erred when it denied his request to instruct the jury it could reject the death penalty if it had a lingering doubt about his guilt?
California, United States of America
Does the evidence support a finding that the evidence against the appellant was not as strong as the trial court concluded?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of debt in the context of a marriage breakdown?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 1108 of the California Criminal Code have any constitutional validity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is this Charter amendment to the Ontario Charter valid or unconstitutional?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for overturning a Family Law Support Order?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant was sane at the time of the trial?
California, United States of America
