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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.


Is a defendant abused his position as a witness at his violation of probation hearing?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining the sufficiency of evidence in an appeal?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a motion to suppress evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on the Miranda rights?


California, United States of America

Can the doctrine of estoppel apply when the statute of limitations has run out?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the impact of past loss of earnings on future loss of earning capacity?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for an aider and abettor to be convicted of attempted murder?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of reasonable diligence required by the California Court of Appeal to justify relief under the California Motor Vehicle Accident Relief Act?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a consecutive sentence for assault with intent to murder?


California, United States of America

How have courts dealt with the doctrine of indefeasible title under section 4 of the Corporations Act?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for determining whether "questions of law or fact common to the class predominate" in a class action?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can an amendment of a pretrial order be reversed?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the record of a jury finding a defendant guilty of multiple murder in a single incident?


California, United States of America

Can a federal government official be held liable for negligence in a civil case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for liability in a motor vehicle accident?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a parent to have custody of their children?


British Columbia, Canada

What are the reasons why the US Supreme Court's view of the Second Amendment is indefensible?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a defendant waive the issue of misconduct in making arguments against the death penalty on appeal?


California, United States of America

Does Baruch have a claim to have been denied access to a search warrant under the Fourth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does Section 26 exempt a person from criminal liability under section 26 of the California Criminal Code from a general intent crime if they committed the crime while unconscious?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's decision not to consider the seriousness of the charge in assessing counsel's performance?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a search or seizure?


California, United States of America

What is the test for making a finding that a child is in need of protection pursuant to the Family Law Act?


Ontario, Canada

Is it unreasonable for a traffic officer to detain a defendant and his passenger while they are checked for arrest warrants?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for a lawyer who makes a tactical error in making a motion?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law in B.C. on a duty of care of care for a born alive child?


Canada (Federal), Canada

How to identify a fiduciary relationship?


Ontario, Canada

Is a sentence that does not contain a detailed recitation of all fees, fines and penalties on the record valid?


California, United States of America

What is the burden on the husband of a property registered in the Torrens?


British Columbia, Canada

Can a defendant be found to have committed a breach of a probation condition?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a Franks hearing in relation to an affidavit alleging that an affidavit obtained from former Attorney General John Duran contains misstatements?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a judge have the power to strike a jury notice in a motion?


Ontario, Canada

How have the courts considered the credibility of the evidence in the context of a loan application?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the effect of a jury's failure to instruct the jury in a robbery case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the elements of judicial estoppel?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of a protective order on a defendant's probation terms?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on moot appeals in this circuit?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of second-degree murder for waving his pistol in the direction of an intruder?


California, United States of America

Can we order that the matter be assigned to a new judge?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of the Court of Appeal's decision not to hear an objection from an opposing party?


California, United States of America

Can a Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness appeal a decision made under section 131 of the Emergency Management Act?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the legal test for making a loss of consortium claim?


California, United States of America

What is the test for retraining to become an employee in a separation proceeding?


Manitoba, Canada

What is the test for confronting witnesses in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for withdrawing an admission of fact?


British Columbia, Canada

Can a defendant testify in his own defense?


California, United States of America

Can an expert testify to evidence that is inadmissible under the hearsay rule?


California, United States of America

What is the current state and federal law on prosecutorial misconduct?


California, United States of America

Can a jury rely on expert testimony about gang culture and habits to determine whether a crime is gang related?


California, United States of America

How have the courts interpreted section 196a of the California Probate Code and the survival statute?


California, United States of America

Does Section 212(c) of the Immigration Code apply to deportation proceedings?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a finding of ineffective assistance of counsel in the context of plea negotiations?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is mandatory certification mandatory for a construction company?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for determining whether a defendant committed fraud?


California, United States of America

What is the test for probable cause?


California, United States of America

How have sections 632 and 634 of the California Code of Civil Procedure been interpreted?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will the sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault be reviewed on appeal?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a statement by a witness inconsistent with his trial testimony admissible?


California, United States of America

How have the facts been interpreted in a civil case?


California, United States of America

In a superseding indictment, where there is no specific date set forth in the original indictment, what is the current state of the law on time?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a defendant qualify for prima facie evidence of non-intoxication?


"New York", United States of America

Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code preclude a defendant from multiple punishment for failing to notify authorities in the county where the offender was registered?


California, United States of America

How have courts treated allegations of sexual assault in a civil case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a charge of assault a felony or a misdemeanor?


California, United States of America

Can Rule 28 be invoked in connection with a chambers application?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the difference between the statute of limitations and the date when a complaint was received by the Pro Se Office?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for rejecting a claimant's evidence on the grounds that it is not plausible?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Can a motorist be held liable for the injury of a pedestrian who slipped and fell on ice and was struck by a vehicle while crossing a road?


British Columbia, Canada

Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code protect against multiple convictions?


California, United States of America

What is the proper procedure for prosecutors to appeal against a finding that no prima facie case has been established?


California, United States of America

What jurisdiction does the Guam District Court have over a civil action brought by the Guam Republican Party?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the legal test for the defense of entrapment?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a defendant is legally incompetent?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is it appropriate for a property owner to sue for damages against a property developer?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for determining whether a chauffeur is a "servicant" to a defendant, and if so, is he liable for damages?


"New York", United States of America

What is the burden of proving a search warrant was obtained without a warrant?


California, United States of America

What are the general principles applicable in the law of common law?


Yukon, Canada

Is a strata entitled to a fine for failing to replace a fence?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the standard of due diligence required for a driver to obtain a licence from a suspended license?


Ontario, Canada

What is the effect of an order striking all or part of a pleading under Code of Civil Procedure section 435?


California, United States of America

Does a federal district court's failure to make the required findings constitute plain error?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a plaintiff's attorney fees recoverable as costs under a contract where the contract provides for an award of attorney fees?


California, United States of America

What is the state of the law on "admission to drug smuggling"?


MultiRegion, United States of America

If an attorney's work is complete upon signing of a decree of distribution, and if so, how much work must be done by the attorney to complete the work before the attorney has to engage other counsel for the remaining 60% of his work?


California, United States of America

Does a defendant voluntarily consent to a search?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for review of an extraordinary writ?


California, United States of America

What is the test for credibility assessment at trial?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for a police community support order in the context of civil rights cases?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a massage therapist be found to have bias in their records?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the standard of review in questions of credibility?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Can a third party claim for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident?


Ontario, Canada

Does a defendant waive his right to appeal a federal district court's legal determinations?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the law of imperfect self-defense need to be reviewed by a reasonably competent attorney?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for an allegation of intentional deception?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does a period of voluntary withdrawal from the Law Society of BC have to be taken into account?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for establishing chain of custody?


California, United States of America

What is the scope of a judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the consequences of failing to submit objections to an Order of the District Court of Appeal?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a request for special costs in the context of the Attorney General's decision not to defend the legality of federal legislation?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the test for discretion in the context of discretion?


California, United States of America

Does a payor spouse have an obligation to disclose their income on an ongoing basis?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for finding a juror guilty of misconduct?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for an aider and abettor to be found liable for arson?


California, United States of America

What is an obligation of a judge presiding in a criminal jury trial to review and relate the substantial features of the evidence adduced?


Ontario, Canada

In what circumstances will a defendant waive his Miranda rights in English?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of counsel not presenting the defense of diminished mental capacity at trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for dismissing a notice of appeal?


British Columbia, Canada

Does Section 669 of the Penal Code require concurrent sentences?


California, United States of America

What is the relevant case law on abuse of records?


California, United States of America

Can evidence seized during an illegal search be used in a civil case?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of a finding that there has been no material change in circumstances that affect the child?


Saskatchewan, Canada

In a constructive dismissal action, what is the effect of the trial judge’s findings of fact in concluding that the respondent's offer amounted to constructive dismissal?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the meaning of the Eighth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances will Mainstream bring its amended notice of civil claim against the GAAIA?


British Columbia, Canada

When is an application for an extension of time permitted to be filed as soon as circumstances permit?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the standard of review for imputed possession of metal knuckles?


California, United States of America

What are the pleadings in relation to the storage, storage and transportation of anhydrous ammonia?


Saskatchewan, Canada

Does section 43 of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply to a constructive trustee?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the legal test used to determine whether a jury instruction correctly states the law?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for deliberate indifference under the Fourteenth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a defendant be discharged in a habeas corpus proceeding upon the ground that he was placed in jeopardy and could not be tried for the same offence?


"New York", United States of America

What is the effect of a one year principle on spousal and child support?


Ontario, Canada

Does a conditional order granting or denying a new trial need to be amended or amended?


California, United States of America

What are the defects in instructions in a medical malpractice case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a credit card holder entitled to be searched by the police?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of conduct of an attorney in the context of privileged documents?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for excusing a seated juror from a jury?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a government official to claim qualified immunity in a civil case?


California, United States of America

Is a respondent's failure to address an argument raised by the appellant at the hearing a concession or forfeiture?


California, United States of America

What is the test for establishing a prima facie case in a medical malpractice action?


California, United States of America

Is sodomy and oral copulation an assault or sexual assault?


California, United States of America

What are the rules governing this court in determining the sufficiency of evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the test for making an allegation of sexual assault based on an out-of-court statement?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review in this case?


California, United States of America

What are the deficiencies in a plaintiff's complaint?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the current standard of review under Rule 42(a) of the summary contempt process?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a defendant make a motion to proceed pro per in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

What is the sentence for a father convicted of sexually abusing his children?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a plaintiff to bring a claim of retaliation against a correctional institution for allegedly interfering with the exercise of a constitutional right?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for sufficiency of evidence at the Court of Appeal?


California, United States of America

Does Title II and Section 504 have an obligation to make benefits, services and programs accessible to people with disabilities?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is it a felony for "knowingly bringing" a controlled substance into a jail?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for making an occupational rent adjustment when one party is no longer occupying the property?


British Columbia, Canada

Can a vendor escape liability by claiming that the nature of their establishment was such that monitoring consumption is impossible?


British Columbia, Canada

What factors will the court consider when making an order for access to a third party?


Ontario, Canada

Can a motion to suppress evidence based upon the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule be denied?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for extending the time for filing a counterclaim after the time has expired?


British Columbia, Canada

Can a judge issue a peremptory writ against a party who has filed an opposing application?


California, United States of America

What is the test for obtaining a warrant to wiretap a telephone line that is not protected by the Fourth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances will a court remand a motion brought by appellant under section 12022.5 of the California Civil Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a trier of fact could have reasonably deduced from the evidence?


California, United States of America

Are costs payable in the cause or in the motion?


Ontario, Canada

Can a sentence imposed by a judge other than the one who accepted a plea bargain stand?


California, United States of America

What is the test for qualified deference?


British Columbia, Canada

Does section 1025 of the California Criminal Code require a defendant to personally plead guilty to a charge of assault?


California, United States of America

What is the test for allowing cross-examination in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of section 859b and section 871 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?


California, United States of America

How has the term "convicted" been interpreted in the context of section 1170.95 of the California Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of a traumatic history of a 5 year old in temporary care?


Manitoba, Canada

Does a defendant have a burden to prove that their product was not a contributory factor in a plaintiff's asbestos-related injury?


"New York", United States of America

What are the reasons for granting summary judgment in a wrongful dismissal case?


Ontario, Canada

Is Table support an appropriate amount?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for bad faith and malice in a medical malpractice case?


Ontario, Canada

When a motion or objection is granted by a judge in a personal injury trial, what is the effect of the court's failure to hold a hearing on the motion?


California, United States of America

Does a notice of application need to provide an insufficient legal basis?


British Columbia, Canada

Is a defendant's ability to handle a defense of entrapment defense of his own?


California, United States of America

How have the courts in the 9th Circuit dealt with a motion for bankruptcy relief?


federal, United States of America

What constitutes bad faith in a medical malpractice case?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What authorities have been used to impose constructive trust on the Common Plaintiff?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the standard of review on appeal in cases where the evidence is based mainly on circumstantial evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on the interpretation of the criminal history of a juvenile offender?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the limitation period apply to the unjust enrichment claim?


Ontario, Canada

Does the fact that a suspect is in handcuffs and in the presence of police officers render identification procedure impermissible?


"New York", United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a defendant's intent to kill was established by the evidence of unprovoked violence?


California, United States of America

Can a defendant plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter after the statute of limitations has expired?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of the Bankruptcy Code on a claim under non-bankruptcy law?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a professional person be liable in tort to other persons than their client for breach of their duty to use reasonable care?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the test for determining that a plaintiff's financial condition is not a factor in determining punitive damages?


California, United States of America

What is the test for unilaterally terminating an employment contract?


Ontario, Canada

How have courts treated a motion to disclose the identity of an informant?


California, United States of America

Does the presumption of advancement apply when a parent funds in a joint account with an adult independent child?


British Columbia, Canada

How have courts interpreted a statute that prohibits the unreasonable waste of natural gas?


California, United States of America

What are the consequences of the failure of the accused to testify?


Ontario, Canada

What is the standard of deliberate indifference by a prison officer in a case of medical malpractice?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In what circumstances will a jury be found guilty of misconduct in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a motion to exclude evidence at trial?


California, United States of America

What is the test for an independent review of the record on an appeal?


California, United States of America

Is a plaintiff entitled to an award of attorney fees?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law in which the learned Law Lords have been found to be obiter?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the test for determining whether a defendant has preserved his right to raise his own case on appeal?


California, United States of America

What is the test for "favorable evidence" in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Does a prosecutor's ineffective assistance of counsel result in defense counsel's failure to object?


California, United States of America

What is the scope of the search warrant and what is the effect of that search warrant on the outbuildings?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on "extraordinary circumstances" where a jury is asked for additional explanations?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining the relevance of the evidence presented at trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the attorney testimony rule apply to a non-jury trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for failing to give way to an ambulance, police or fire department vehicle?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a proviso requiring a notice of intent before an entry to a building is included?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the current state of the law on compensation for impairment of capital assets?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the legal test for an employee to be represented in a professional representation?


Canada (Federal), Canada