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.
Can a jury at a medical malpractice trial select an expert's opinion solely for their assistance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court reverse a judgment of dismissal and remand in the fifth and sixth causes of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a waiver of the right to jury trial of special circumstance allegations?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for pleading in a civil case alleging an Eighth Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for breaking the chain of causation in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a confession was voluntary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a judgment of dismissal for a trial on the merits of a claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is evidence of second degree burglary in an attached garage case?
California, United States of America
Does the jury have to be shown a video of a defendant in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages under section 496(c) of the California Penal Code when a defendant buys property that has been stolen and uses it as a vehicle for personal use?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a violation of Vehicle Code section 10851?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reducing or cancelling child support arrears?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a witness have to produce a copy of a statement to refresh his memory?
California, United States of America
What are the costs of a motion brought by the Applicant in the Superior Court of Justice against the Respondent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admissibility of testimony by a plaintiff in a civil case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the implications of a middle term sentence for assault with a deadly weapon in violation of section 245, subdivision (a)(1) of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a motion to dismiss a charge of loitering for the purpose of gambling be dismissed?
"New York", United States of America
Can an employer be sued in tort for an employee's work-related injury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a prisoner's civil rights have been abridged by the Department of Health and Social Services?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff waive his right to sue for damages at a court-appointed arbitration?
California, United States of America
What are the factors to consider when one parent wants to move the residence of the child to a location that is far from the other parent?
Quebec, Canada
When will a motion for summary judgment be granted?
Ontario, Canada
Can a jury overturn a verdict in a civil case brought by a plaintiff against a defendant's counsel for improper jury passion and prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of harmful error for a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a police department be found to have qualified immunity from prosecution for using excessive force against a photographer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a finding of incompetence be used to determine whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Is there an evidentiary hearing in every instance of alleged jury misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that a defendant's attorney advised him to plead guilty to a charge of torture have any effect on the plea?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on whether police should interrogate a suspect in a murder case where the victim has not yet been found?
California, United States of America
What is the footnote to an extract from a footnote to a section of the US Supreme Court ruling that all states must now enact new obscenity statutes?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an appeal lie from a denial of a motion to vacate a judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for value of domestic services under the Divorce Act?
Ontario, Canada
How does the abuse of discretion standard apply where the facts are of controlling relevance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate penalty for gross misconduct by the Law Society of Upper Canada?
Ontario, Canada
When will a jury admonish a defendant for failing to object to a statement by a prosecutor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for producing documents containing confidential and commercially confidential information?
British Columbia, Canada
Does attorney-client privilege apply to communications between a psychotherapist and a patient's parents?
California, United States of America
When will the statute of limitations run out in a civil rights action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a jury be instructed to acquit defendant if the prosecution fails to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Is an agreement for payment of attorney fees enforceable as an item of special damages?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons for a decision by the Court of Appeal against the Applicant and Respondent?
Ontario, Canada
What constitutes solicitation for sale of a controlled substance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting poverty evidence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a reporter's transcript or abstract of judgment need to be obtained in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for granting leave to proceed with an appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will be considered by the Court in determining non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
Does an express limitation on an employer's right of discharge apply even if the employment contract is of indefinite duration?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice action for alleged delay in diagnosis and treatment?
Ontario, Canada
Can a forfeiture be insisted upon in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for self-sufficiency as a result of a long-term disability?
British Columbia, Canada
Does solitary confinement constitute solitary confinement?
Ontario, Canada
Can a police force withhold from a subpoena under section 6257 of the California Public Records Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a road is a public highway?
British Columbia, Canada
What is a retrospective or retroactive statute?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a claim be made on appeal regarding section 654 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's ineffective assistance of counsel claim a challenge to the validity of his no contest plea?
California, United States of America
If there is no clear agency between the parties, can the parties be considered fiduciary?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a court to construe a section of the California Code of Civil Procedure in the context of ambiguous language?
California, United States of America
How has the court considered an application for indigent status?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the matrimonial debts of the parties?
Alberta, Canada
What are the relevant factors that a court will consider to set aside a default judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test of what is in the best interests of the child when one parent wishes to move to a location that will restrict access to the other parent?
British Columbia, Canada
Does defendant's offer to wear any chains override his attorney's objection?
California, United States of America
What are “bonus agreements” where a solicitor is entitled to bonus fees?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant have actual possession or constructive possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a telephone call to police officers investigating an alleged illegal activity?
California, United States of America
Is implied malice permitted a jury to convict a defendant of first degree murder based upon implied malice?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence supporting the perception that there is a risk of sexual assault on a young girl?
California, United States of America
Does solicitor-client privilege last beyond the death of the client?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge refuse to grant a limiting instruction?
California, United States of America
Does an officer relying on an invalid arrest warrant have a defense to civil action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the expired Tabacs Galaxy licence on an application for an interlocutory injunction?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a transcript of evidence required for cross-examination in an appeal?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for proving a serious medical need in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant must make restitution to a victim at a restitution hearing?
California, United States of America
Does a government have a duty of care under tort law as a result of the injuries sustained by a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for prejudice against counsel in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for whether an employee resigned or was dismissed?
British Columbia, Canada
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted and interpreted by courts?
California, United States of America
In a civil case brought by an inmate against a state officer for refusing to pay minimum wages, can the individual officer be sued for damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for revoking probation in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is larceny committed during a burglary a continuing course of conduct for purposes of section 654 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there a distinction between the test that is “arguable” and that a case has a reasonable prospect of success?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for the possession of a piece of art in a private collection?
California, United States of America
What are the elements required for a fraud cause of action?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a civil fraud case?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant legally required to attend a hearing?
California, United States of America
Does the Double Jeopardy Clause protect against the imposition of multiple criminal punishments for the same offense?
California, United States of America
What is the expertise of a tribunal in a matter of appeal or judicial review?
Alberta, Canada
Can a plea bargain include a waiver of the right to appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking a claim under the tort of conspiracy?
Ontario, Canada
What are the potential aggravated damages in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for jury instructions in a civil trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any basis to interfere with a testator's choice of the respondents as estate trustees of his estate?
Ontario, Canada
What is the date set for the resolution of any outstanding issues between the parties?
Ontario, Canada
If there was substantial evidence of imperfect self-defense not inconsistent with the defense theory of the case, does the trial court have a sua sponte duty to instruct a defendant not to testify?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have any grounds for error in her claim that she was denied access to key witnesses by defense counsel?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations for sexual assault privilege apply?
California, United States of America
Can a physician be found to have deliberately pursued a treatment plan that was not based on sound medical judgment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prisoner challenge the execution of his sentence under Section 2255 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a public body refuse disclosure under section 14 of the FOIPP Act?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does the majority opinion in the Supreme Court of Canada say that a trial court lacks subject matter jurisdiction pending an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a "clearly established" right to sue for damages in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether to accept a settlement in a class action?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to demonstrate to the jury that he has a speech impediment?
"New York", United States of America
Is a finding of misconduct based on the reasons for judgment?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have the power to appeal against the entire sentencing scheme?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim against a prison for deliberate indifference to health and safety?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for consent in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Are litigation expenses payable in an eminent domain proceeding compensable as a matter of constitutional right?
California, United States of America
What are the rules governing the publication of reasons in the Minutes of the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a court assess attorneys' fees against the responsible party?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on cautionary instruction to the jury in a sexual assault case?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a corporation be held liable for the actions of its officers and agents?
"New York", United States of America
Is a good consideration for a promissory note?
Alberta, Canada
What is the difference between a municipal bond and coupon?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can an inmate be disciplined without calling or presenting any witnesses at a disciplinary hearing?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for using excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for surrender?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a defendant's failure to object at sentencing to noncompliance with the probation supervision fees of section 1203.1b waives any claim of error on appeal?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 20022 of the Workers' Comp Act?
California, United States of America
Is a party who makes an offer under Rule 18 of the Rules entitled to costs from the date of the offer?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Attorney General have the authority to reverse a judgment for the erroneous exclusion of evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can electronic devices be searched without a warrant?
California, United States of America
Does a temporary restraining order need to be issued as a result of an offer of proof?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining past wage loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of instructing the jury on alleged prior convictions?
California, United States of America
Can an inmate be charged with possession of marijuana in prison for a second, assaultive offense?
California, United States of America
Can ineffective assistance of counsel result in a defendant's rejection of a plea offer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the formula for determining when a person can sue for damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying attorney fees for abuse of power?
California, United States of America
What is the test for tolling the AEDPA limitations period?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant's explanation given in answer to a prosecutor's question be challenged?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable law in the case of a tort where the tort was committed by the same place?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on disqualification for counsel in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a prosecutor's reasons are genuine?
California, United States of America
Does a party have to make an anti-SLAPP motion before a trial court has to hear it?
California, United States of America
What is the abuse of discretion test for a motion to vacate a bail bond?
California, United States of America
Does a landlord have a right to search a tenant's home without a warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a motion to dismiss the petition for failure to exhaust state remedies succeed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant waiver his right to appear and defend in person and with counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law around "ripped off"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court have to grant immunity to a witness who testified in a witness testimony that the testimony was inconsistent with the instructions?
California, United States of America
Can an employer be held liable for the theft of a physician's clothing?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a judge have jurisdiction to grant qualified immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a public employee be held liable for injuries sustained as a result of their actions?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a finding of fact as to the quantity of drugs seized?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that the claimant has ever missed promotion or opportunity for further training as a result of her role as principal caregiver for the parties' children?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a solicitor’s charging order?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a police officer has the right to make a statement of intent?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a jury trial on the allegation that he has suffered a prior conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How does the probation department exercise supervisory control over a probationer?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for instructing a jury on theft by larceny?
California, United States of America
What is the threshold for adding a party to a preliminary proceeding?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a court sentence an offender who sexually assaulted a 15 year old girl who was sexually assaulted by friends of her parents who plied her victim with alcohol?
Ontario, Canada
In assessing the evidence presented on count 14, what is the state of the law?
California, United States of America
When will a judge make a prediction on the outcome of a custody hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be convicted and punished for each crime of violence committed against a different victim?
California, United States of America
Does Section 1016.5 of the California Criminal Code require counsel to advise a defendant of potential immigration consequences of a guilty or no contest plea?
California, United States of America
Does the absence of a police station in a community have an impact on the safety and welfare of the community?
Ontario, Canada
Does a sports league have to observe the terms of an expired collective agreement until they have bargained to an impasse?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a presumption of undue influence between a parent and adult child?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated the opinion of an expert on provocation in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an agreement to be binding between the parties?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the "polycentricity principle" in the context of statutory supervision?
Nova Scotia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be released from jail pending trial?
Ontario, Canada
Does the doctrine of res judicata extend to rulings as to the admissibility of confessions?
Manitoba, Canada
Is a court judge who renewed a statement of claim on the 8th of September, 1989 wrong when she renewed the renewal order on that date?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for appellate courts dealing with a matter of periodic or lump sum support?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a state police officer enforce the civil provisions of federal immigration law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant apply for probation under section 1203 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a defendant's failure to attend treatment for mental health issues?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a school board's policy on a student's constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of failing to properly instruct a jury on the circumstantial evidence rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a plaintiff is a result of a Previous Accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has cumulative prejudicial effect on the outcome of a trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of a witness in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What are the "magic words" required by the trial court to determine that a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished under section 654 of the California Code of Criminal Code for a single crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to appeal from a judge's order in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the role of a judge on appeal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reversing a finding that a defendant who has been ordered to amend his application by a federal judge who found that the application was unenforceable because of the joinder effect?
California, United States of America
When a personal representative is substituted as a party to a personal injury action, is the personal representative required to present a claim under section 709 of the California Motor Vehicle Act?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for mandatory intervention in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of prohibition on alcohol consumption?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for security for costs in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a prisoner's Fourteenth Amendment claim for access to his central file sufficient to lead to his immediate release?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on collective bargaining and disability benefits?
Alberta, Canada
Can a jury overturn a driving under the influence verdict?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a federal district court's evidentiary rulings have been challenged or overturned?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a 21 month delay on an impaired driving charge?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a preliminary question of jurisdiction need to be submitted to the jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 140(a) of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure apply to those threatening statements that a reasonable listener would understand to constitute a true threat?
California, United States of America
Is section 28(f)(2) of the California Evidence Code admissible to impeach credibility?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof in a civil action where a plaintiff has lost his liberty?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a "one-size-fits-all" method of assessing damages in sports law?
British Columbia, Canada
