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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 next step in the extradition process?


Ontario, Canada

What is the effect of issuing an arrest warrant on an individual?


MultiRegion, United States of America

When will a state court rule on a federal claim?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there any discrepancies between the victim's version of events and the video of the crime?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of prior decisions of other panels of the court on the Fourth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the range of sentences for an appellant who was convicted of attempted forcible rape and false imprisonment?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a newly discovered alibi witness be treated as a suspect?


MultiRegion, United States of America

In reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence, what is the test used to determine whether a criminal threat conviction is valid?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of a prosecutor's remarks to the jury in a civil case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been successful in a personal injury action against an attorney?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law that supports the argument that a risk assessment made by an expert is flawed?


Ontario, Canada

In what circumstances can a defendant withdraw a guilty plea?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a sexual assault charge where the accused used force to force his victim to have sex against her will?


California, United States of America

What is the test for making out a prima facie case in a case of nonsuit?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a claim can be proven in circumstances where the claim is not an objective test?


Alberta, Canada

Can a jury's verdict be impeached by inquiry into their mental processes or reasons for dissent?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will the Supreme Court order that an order be made by the Court of Appeal be made in special circumstances?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the standard of review for striking enhancements to the criminal code?


California, United States of America

On appeal from a motion for a new trial, what are the presumptions in favour of the motion?


California, United States of America

Does a contractual contract stipulate that the issue of attorney fees and costs must be determined in arbitration?


California, United States of America

What is the test for overturning a Family Law Support Order?


Ontario, Canada

What is the standard of review under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the standard of care for a patient who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?


British Columbia, Canada

Is lay opinion testimony admissible in medical malpractice cases?


California, United States of America

What are the implications of section 1381.5 of the California Penal Code for inmates in federal custody in this state?


California, United States of America

What is the test for admitting and acting under section 94 of the Child Support Act?


Ontario, Canada

What is the abuse of discretion standard of review in the context of a jury's questions to the deliberating jury?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of theft?


California, United States of America

Can a police officer make a roadside breath demand under section 254(2) of the Criminal Code?


Alberta, Canada

Is there any case law where a contractor has been found in breach of a maintenance contract?


British Columbia, Canada

What is what is required to prove recklessness?


British Columbia, Canada

When will a motion to vacate a conviction for assault be heard?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on 'immediate hazard'?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of a judge on the jury in a criminal trial?


California, United States of America

Can a prosecutor make improper comments in closing arguments about the burden of proof in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Is it permissible to consider the division of individual assets separately rather than as a group of s. 65 factors?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for reasonable diligence on a third arbitrator?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a court to order a party to relocate their residence to a different location?


British Columbia, Canada

What are some of the opinions of former US Supreme Court Justice Powell on whether a reasonable investigative stop does not offend the Fourth Amendment?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of care for a police officer in the context of allegations of sexual assault?


British Columbia, Canada

How have the courts interpreted the plain language of Section 851(a)(2) of the California Criminal Code and what are the implications?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the impact of a sudden stop by a driver at a busy shopping centre?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for looking at the reasons the father moved the children?


Manitoba, Canada

What is the test for a jury to find a prison official deliberately indifferent to a prisoner's medical needs?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the difference between a principal and a accessory in a criminal offence?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for declaratory relief in a personal injury action?


California, United States of America

What is the definition of a frivolous claim?


California, United States of America

What factors will be considered by the courts when determining whether there is a duty of care or negligence on a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a defendant be sentenced to a life term under section 667.7 of the Criminal Code for the murder of his ex-girlfriend?


California, United States of America

Does an employer have a right to refuse to enforce a provision that may seem unfair?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Does the California Superior Court have authority to the effect that any fair, reasonable doubt concerning the existence of a municipal corporation's eminent domain power is resolved by the courts against the corporation?


California, United States of America

What are the general damages in a libel action?


Ontario, Canada

Is poor mental health a factor in the denial of a permanent care application?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What are the implications of a federal court's order to vacate a judgment of conviction and order a new trial on child pornography charges?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is section 654 of the California Criminal Code applicable to two counts of assault for two gunshots which occurred within one minute of one another?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review in a child abuse case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for the definition of a "reasonary argument" in civil law?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether there is sufficient evidence to support a finding in a civil case?


California, United States of America

What is the standard for a motion to dismiss?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a court order a new trial on the grounds of insufficiency of the evidence?


California, United States of America

Can a criminal defendant compel the discovery of evidence in a law enforcement officer's personnel file?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a jury to find a murder committed in the circumstances of robbery, burglary and/or sodomy?


California, United States of America

What is the test for dismissing a motion of no prejudice against a defendant for failing to provide service within the statutory period?


California, United States of America

Is there a cause of action for conspiracy to defame?


California, United States of America

Does a witness have to be excluded from a jury trial?


California, United States of America

Is provocation sufficient to reduce the crime to second degree murder?


California, United States of America

What is the test for corroboration in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

How is the substantial evidence standard applied in a civil case?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of having an abortion on the health of the unborn child?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for determining whether no party has prevailed in a personal injury action?


California, United States of America

What findings must a trial court make to satisfy the "detailed findings of fact" requirement in subdivision (a)(2) of section 6305 of the California Child Protection Act?


California, United States of America

What are the reasons why Elle Mortgage Corporation has been granted an interim injunction against parmjeet sihota?


Ontario, Canada

On appeal, can a motion for a new trial be denied?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for determining whether an assignor has been found to be fraudulent in the assignment of a property?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the presumption that all claims should be brought and adjudicated at one time?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the legal test for correcting the jury's instructions in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for excluding prejudicial evidence at trial?


California, United States of America

Can a defendant be punished under section 654 of the California Penal Code for a single offence?


California, United States of America

What is the law of common law of torts in relation to civil rights violations?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there an inappropriate contempt motion under s. 17(5) of the Divorce Act?


Ontario, Canada

Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a motion against defendant in the Superior Court?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a defendant be convicted of assault with a baseball bat and making terrorist threats against the victim?


California, United States of America

What is the cause of action for wrongful foreclosure?


California, United States of America

What is the test for multiple punishments under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

Is a federal prisoner entitled to a hearing under 28 U.S.C.A. Regulations 2255 if his attorney fails to note and perfect an appeal?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What factors are considered to be relevant in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for obtaining an expert report from a defendant?


Ontario, Canada

Does a judge have a duty to instruct a defendant not to enter into the trial of a motion without a written instruction?


California, United States of America

What are the remedies available to impeach an elected official?


California, United States of America

What is the test for removing the lis pendens?


British Columbia, Canada

Can a Master of the Superior Court of Justice consider a Charter amendment application?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for a defendant to be found guilty of grievous bodily harm by reason of insanity?


California, United States of America

What is the objective reasonableness of a motion to remove a person from their home?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How have the courts interpreted the words "within the power of one side to produce" in a civil case?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the legal test for admitting evidence of abuse of power in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Is a husband entitled to a review order in his indefinite support award?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for abuse of discretion under section 422 of the Evidence Code?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of proof at a restitution hearing?


California, United States of America

Is form rather than effect a complete answer?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for denying a writ of habeas corpus de novo?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a defendant has committed an uncharged act of violence against another defendant?


California, United States of America

What is the legal test for an allegation that the indictment is insufficient to allege exceptions to criminal liability created by section 474 of the Interference with Defense Investigation Act?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there any federal obligation that a doctor subject to a hospital peer review be represented by an attorney?


California, United States of America

What is the purpose and use of evidence of a first complaint?


Saskatchewan, Canada

Is appellant's sentence for aggravated sexual assault stayed?


California, United States of America

Is there an error of principle in awarding damages in a personal injury case?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the consequence of a failure to respond to a request for a supplemental brief?


California, United States of America

What is the test for extrajudicial identification in a murder case?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of the judgment against defendant in his personal injury case?


California, United States of America

Can a court grant a motion for a new trial based on the asserted neglect of counsel in subpoenaing a defense witness?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether an employee has acted within the scope of employment?


California, United States of America

What is the test for establishing a claim that is "without foundation and requires no discussion"?


California, United States of America

What is the purpose of section 18(3.1) of the Canadian Tax Code?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Can an attorney who chooses to litigate in propria persona, therefore not pay consideration in exchange for legal representation, recover reasonable attorney fees?


California, United States of America

What constitutes an enhancement to the One Strike statute?


California, United States of America

How does the court determine whether a triable issue of material fact exists?


California, United States of America

What is the test for having a property interest in a disability benefit?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether an individual was an "organizer, leader, manager or supervisor"?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a prosecutor made "objectionable remarks" during a jury trial?


California, United States of America

What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?


California, United States of America

What is impecuniosity?


Ontario, Canada

Does solicitor privilege apply to communications between solicitor and client?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for a judicial review of a decision of an administrative tribunal?


Manitoba, Canada

What is the test for establishing that there is a long-term relationship between an individual and a corporation?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is the testimony of a single witness sufficient to convict a carjacking suspect?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a driver who causes a rear-end collision?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of cumulative error on a defendant's claim of fair trial and due process?


California, United States of America

Can an appeal that raises "clearly arguable questions of law" be considered frivolous or vexatious?


Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?


California, United States of America

What is the test for an allegation of assault against a peace officer engaged in the performance of his duties?


California, United States of America

What is the scope of appellate review for the first and second determination in a motor vehicle accident?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a defendant liable but not to causation in a motor vehicle accident case?


California, United States of America

Is there any case law in which an accused was denied access to a private meeting with his lawyer?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has a valid claim in a public employment rights case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a motion to dismiss a sexual assault indictment?


California, United States of America

How have courts interpreted the meaning of "violence" in section 237 of the California Penal Code?


California, United States of America

What are the elements of the fundamental elements of due process?


California, United States of America

What is the difference between a small debt action and a whole claim?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the current state of the law in the context of a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?


California, United States of America

What is the appropriate sentence for a defendant who pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?


California, United States of America

What remedy does a defendant have in a motion for a new trial alleging juror misconduct?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the standard of review for a motion of appeal against a finding of fact made by the trial judge?


Ontario, Canada

Does a lawyer have to consent to an assessment?


Ontario, Canada

Can a member of a governing body's governing body make a statement that impugens the law as written?


British Columbia, Canada

Is Urbain Ntambwe's counsel responsible for any misconduct in the course of the litigation?


Alberta, Canada

What are the findings of an evidentiary hearing in the absence of a jury?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a motion for a mistrial where a defendant raises the issue of improper statements to the jury?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a fraudulent conveyance application?


Alberta, Canada

What is the standard of perfection for a doctor?


Saskatchewan, Canada

What is the test for causing substantial rights to a defendant by mistake?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the consequences of attaching letters from neighbours as evidence in an application to establish a legal non-conforming use?


Ontario, Canada

Can a plaintiff plead negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the California Civil Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for obtaining a criminal protective order against a defendant?


California, United States of America

What is the test for establishing persecution based on political opinion?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a search warrant be used to search a car that was ordered by a police officer on a radio message?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is it a motorman's duty to look and see if it is safe to cross?


Alberta, Canada

What is the defense of entrapment in the context of the use of minor decoys?


California, United States of America

What are the consequences of a husband's failure to provide a summary of the significant facts in a brief?


California, United States of America

Is a showing of probable cause valid if the officer subsequently decides not to make an arrest?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a supporting deposition sufficient to support the factual elements of a misdemeanor complaint?


"New York", United States of America

What is the test for determining whether or not to dismiss an allegation of sexual assault under section 352 of the Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for relying on inconsistent statements in a civil case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a judicial review of a decision to certify an EIR and approve a project?


California, United States of America

How have courts interpreted the meaning of political speech?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a psychiatrist examine a defendant's mental state to determine his competency to stand trial?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a jury to convict a woman of illegal possession of cocaine?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a claim of irreparable harm will be successful in the ordinary course of litigation?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How has the argument been argued in the context of a motion by the Court of Appeal?


Ontario, Canada

Is there any difference in the way the courts deal with alleged past events?


British Columbia, Canada

Is loss of capacity to perform housekeeping compensated as a pecuniary loss?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for a motion to dismiss a motion for a judgment of acquittal at the conclusion of the presentation of all evidence?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a police officer search a vehicle in a high-crime area because the vehicle is parked in the middle of the night?


California, United States of America

Is a husband's obligation to contribute to child care expenses reduced to zero?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for consolidation of criminal charges in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Is Accutane a teratogen?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for unconscionable conduct in the context of a divorce?


Ontario, Canada

Is the evidence of alcohol consumption sufficient to be considered for the lesser included offenses of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter?


California, United States of America

What are the general and special damages in a personal injury action?


California, United States of America

How have Canadian courts used common law concepts of unjust enrichment and constructive trust in family law cases?


Ontario, Canada

What is the definition of a “worker” under the BC Workmen’s Compensation Act?


Ontario, Canada

What are the causes of action for common law wrongful eviction?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a plaintiff to hold a defendant liable in a motor vehicle accident case?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for granting use immunity to a witness?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for equalization of income between spouses after a marriage breakdown?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for a finding that a defendant made misrepresentations of fact knowingly or intentionally?


California, United States of America

Is the Settlement Agreement properly characterized as a Pierringer agreement?


Alberta, Canada

Can a defendant withdraw his plea of guilty under section 1018 of the California Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for setting aside a judgment against a defendant on the grounds of fraud?


California, United States of America

What constitutes an aggressive manner of glaring, threatening and demeaning language?


Ontario, Canada

What is the burden of proof to prove the crime of grand theft?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a state court decision is silent on constitutional issues?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What remedies are available to an employee who alleges discrimination under Title VII?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for bringing forward an application for a recognition order on an ex parte basis?


British Columbia, Canada

Can an attorney excuse a prospective juror because of his gut feeling?


California, United States of America

What is the Anns test?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the adequacy prerequisite for representation in a class action?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the probation revocation restitution fine imposed on a convicted criminal be stayed unless probation is revoked?


California, United States of America

Is there sufficient evidence to support the inference of intent to kill?


California, United States of America

What are the elements of a negligence cause-action?


California, United States of America