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.
How have courts dealt with the issue of gang-related violence?
California, United States of America
Is a clause in a mobile home contract requiring that the owner/landlord pay all insurance and property taxes enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a strata corporation liable to reimburse an owner for expenses incurred in carrying out repairs to the owner's strata lot?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law relating to costs in estate litigation?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a self-represented applicant amend the Assessment Questions?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant's testimony pursuant to a rule of evidence?
California, United States of America
Is expert evidence on standard care admissible in negligence actions?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a court without jurisdiction to entertain the action because the essential character of the dispute arises from the interpretation, application, administration or violation of a collective agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is guilty of a charge of assault?
California, United States of America
Does a provision in the Costs Decision for fees for a second counsel for second counsel preclude a non-lawyer such as the patent agent?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the reading of the minute order need to be read to the jury?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances can a plaintiff sue the Church of Scientology for defamation?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the greater administrative and financial costs incurred by a prisoner transfer as compared to the issuance of a passport?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will a jury be instructed on the penalty of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a motion to dismiss the case under section 1385?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search warrant to seize items from a vehicle at a motor vehicle dealership?
California, United States of America
Does a new law apply prospectively or retroactively?
California, United States of America
What is the time limit for admitting to a prior sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appeal against a finding that a motor vehicle is not a vehicle?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion when it comes to the exclusion of expert testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for striking a pleading under R. 9-5(1)(b)?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of causation in medical malpractice cases?
Alberta, Canada
What is second-degree murder?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff continue to sue for damages for a continuing violation of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to invoke his right to counsel during questioning?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for ineffective assistance in a motion to exclude a prospective juror?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on the testimony of three new witnesses?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an intentional tort?
New Brunswick, Canada
What are the factors used to determine a finding of professional misconduct?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to find a murder for burglary purposes?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of sexual assault where the alleged victim pled guilty to prostitution?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of consciousness of guilt in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is a disability leave policy discriminatory on its face?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the issue of race in the selection of a jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for following the instructions of a judge to a jury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for disqualification of a judicial officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for providing additional explanations to a jury in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a public entity is liable for an injury caused by negligence?
California, United States of America
Does a penalty assessment have an obligation to be imposed on an inmate who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law regarding the physical act requirement and the constitutional right of a suspect not to answer police questions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing the "entirety of the situation" in a child protection application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of a defendant in the anti-SLAPP analysis?
California, United States of America
What are the remaining contentions in defendant's defence of involuntary manslaughter under section 192 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a judge exercise peremptory challenges against prospective jurors?
California, United States of America
Is kidnapping for ransom a lesser included crime of a greater charge?
California, United States of America
What are the options available to the judge in a final disposition proceeding?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a personal injury action be barred by section 337.15?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first-degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause in a civil forfeiture proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a shoplifter and a burglar?
California, United States of America
What is the law regarding the consideration of a verdict?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict an appellant of first degree murder on a theory of natural and probable consequences?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing a standard police policy governing impound inventory searches?
California, United States of America
Does section 2053 of the California Medical Code prohibit a physician from performing medicine without a license?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where intent to kill was not introduced at trial because of the new law?
California, United States of America
Does the Lee Documents give rise to procedural unfairness or denial of natural justice?
British Columbia, Canada
When a majority of owners of a residential strata have voted to replace a carpet under their strata, can they force the strata to do so?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a motion for review of a discovery order a writ of mandamus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a marriage agreement based on principles of contract law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of disclosure of evidence in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What are the circumstances in which special costs can be ordered in personal injury cases?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for reasonable relationship?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of care of a solicitor in dealing with representations?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a search warrant valid under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is remedial constructive trust?
Ontario, Canada
Does a statutory scheme directing the equal division of matrimonial property between the spouses of a common law husband and the common law spouse preclude equitable remedy?
Alberta, Canada
Does a hospital have to justify its rule regarding the burden of proof?
California, United States of America
What are the costs of a motion to change?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for holding an evidentiary hearing for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having an oral hearing at the BC Civil Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant appeal his conviction for a charge of common assault against a prosecutor who failed to disclose newly discovered exculpatory evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the admissibility of new evidence at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing the credibility of the sole witness in a criminal case?
"New York", United States of America
Does the forfeiture rule apply when the trial court gives an instruction that is incorrect statement of the law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for fundamental breach of the BCSC?
British Columbia, Canada
I was asked: If all other arguments fail, what is the answer?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a claim of inadequate assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is evidence more prejudicial than probative under a deferential abuse of discretion standard?
California, United States of America
Can a party challenge the impartiality of an arbitrator at an arbitration?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a challenge to an affidavit supporting the issuance of a search warrant require a Franks hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the word “conflicting decision”?
Ontario, Canada
Is a visa officer permitted to refuse to grant an immigrant visa to an applicant based on units of assessment?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does Section 3663(a)(3) of the Criminal Code apply to plea agreements relating to prior crimes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a beneficial interest held by shareholders in Del Cano Real Estate Trust a "beneficial interest" in the real estate REIT?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a representor be liable for negligent misrepresentation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving professional assistance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a conviction for gross misconduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the law of agency apply when one party gives explicit or implicit authority to another party (the principal) to enter contracts with third parties?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a statute of repose?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a lay witness allowed to testify to an opinion?
California, United States of America
Can counsel oppose a motion making suggestive identifications?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors are considered by the Court in deciding whether to award full custody to one or both of the parents?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant was prejudiced in the context of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a temporary school placement motion on the status quo?
Ontario, Canada
Does a prisoner have a constitutionally protected right to participate in rehabilitative programs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an employee is an employee or an independent contractor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substantial evidence in a kidnapping case?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for dismissal of an indictment based upon the failure to extract an express waiver from Defendant of his Constitutional privilege against self-incrimination?
"New York", United States of America
What is the limitation of publication of the name of a plaintiff at the BC Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
In a motor vehicle accident case, in what circumstances will a jury be able to award a $1.1m (1.2m) wrongful death verdict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a court have abused its discretion in denying leave to amend a second amended complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a person has a valid claim to be able to sue under a different type of tortfeasor?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant's federal due process rights be violated if a prosecutor makes improper remarks at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for an appellate court reviewing an exercise of exercise of authority?
Yukon, Canada
What is the test for probable cause when stopping a pedestrian for questioning?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for imposing a penalty of up to 5% of the cost of law enforcement costs in a public nuisance action?
California, United States of America
Does the admonition need to have been applied?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a court to view all circumstances relevant to what is in the interest of the child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the relevant case law in the context of an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a "buckshot" complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the Miranda rights of a suspect in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate penalty for a lawyer who has been suspended because he is ungovernable?
Ontario, Canada
What evidence can be led through an RCMP officer regarding the circumstances of the statement?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the sentencing guidelines for a man convicted of conspiracy to commit racketeering?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a fee agreement between an attorney and his client enforceable?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant factors for assessing a claim for Occupational Rent from a plaintiff who was ousted from her home?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the jury been instructed to consider the age of the victim?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer have to provide notice and explanation to the public before breaking into a house to make an arrest?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be liable in a trespass action for his own imprisonment?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a mere error of state law not a denial of due process?
California, United States of America
What is the test for accessory to a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statute criminalizes multiple acts in the alternative, thereby defining multiple crimes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant for "mere evidence" under the RICO Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a person entitled to a right of publicity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 17, subdivision (b) of the Criminal Code in deciding whether to reduce a wobbler offense to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing loss of future earning capacity for a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the implications of a Commissioner's denial of benefits?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court allow a defendant to plead not guilty to a charge of attempted murder where the accused has admitted making threats against the victim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for fair, reasonable and adequate settlement in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding an aider and abettor guilty of the felony murder special circumstance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there an obligation to share equally tax obligations which had occurred before or after the date of separation?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a medical marijuana collective?
California, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of false imprisonment by violence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence of coercion in the context of a motion of no confidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a conditional discharge under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
Can a class representative be removed from the action even after judgment has been delivered?
California, United States of America
What is the test for providing evidence to support an application to add parties?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it reasonable for a Minister to conclude that a taxpayer has health problems but is still able to operate a business?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the characteristics of a person who holds a personality that impedes adoption?
Ontario, Canada
How do you determine the elements of a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for denying a defendant a right to speedy trial?
California, United States of America
Can imperfect self-defense apply to a direct perpetrator and not the aider and abettor?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a trial court prohibited defense counsel from referencing the prosecutions of O.J. Simpson and the Menendez brothers?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether police officers reasonably believe a probationer's residence is a probationary's residence?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a writ petition and an appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to dictate the language of the jury instruction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the definition of a "encouraging or assisting" behaviour in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated mental health issues in the context of mental health care cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a murder was deliberate or premeditated?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of premeditation and deliberation relevant to sustain a verdict of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
Can a claim that a state appeal of a criminal conviction be unduly delayed be brought in a civil rights action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an excessive force claim in the course of an arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for striking the jury in a medical malpractice action?
Ontario, Canada
Is a pro se prisoner considered a party to a notice of appeal when it was delivered to the prison authorities for forwarding to the court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a post-trial challenge to the swearing-in of a grand jury result in the reversal of a federal indictment?
California, United States of America
Is involvement of a government official in civil rights violations sufficient?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for unlawful firearm possession by a convicted felon?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving that a defendant was intoxicated at the time of the assault?
California, United States of America
Can a director be held liable for any loss arising from a "heated meeting" where he made comments at a meeting about being responsible for an investment?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated blood evidence in a capital murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 1202.45 of the California Criminal Code on a parole revocation restitution fine?
California, United States of America
What is the diminished capacity defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for rescission of a spousal support order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current narrow approach to the issue of coerced confessions?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review in the context of a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for Fourth Amendment protections in hotel rooms?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the amount of attorney fees awarded under the abuse of standard?
California, United States of America
Are youth offenders sentenced under the three strikes law eligible for youth offender parole?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing plain error in a motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are the client developers entitled to the proceeds of sale of the red lands?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to reverse and remand for further proceedings?
California, United States of America
What is the "one third the midterm rule" under section 1170.1?
California, United States of America
What is the test for acquitting a defendant in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have instructions in a sexual assault case been interpreted in the context of an accomplice's testimony?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to a jury trial on the issue of a criminal information charge?
California, United States of America
Does a sentencing error in a federal civil case violate due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of a defence counsel in sentencing a defendant in a motor vehicle accident case when there are alternatives?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing that a party is moot?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Graff meet the first step of an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
What is the common sense exclusion for the entire proceeds of sale of a property?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant be convicted of first degree murder even if charged only with murder with malice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an adult child to withdraw from parental charge by reason of pursuing a reasonable course of post-secondary education?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of s. 32(1)(a) and 33(c) of the Canadian Criminal Code on an application for judicial review?
Ontario, Canada
What is the duty of a medical malpractice officer to mitigate?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for admissible viva voce evidence at an extradition hearing?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a court of competent jurisdiction?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for just compensation in the context of a claim for damages arising out of a breach of contract?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for reasonable suspicion in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
Does a joint venture need an oral agreement regarding real property?
California, United States of America
What is solicitor-client privilege and what is its impact on the law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion seeking a new trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any comments made after the close of evidence or before it denied a motion to admit the defense expert testimony?
California, United States of America
What is professional misconduct in law and law?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances have the courts found that the defense made a prima facie showing as to each of the prosecutor's challenges?
California, United States of America
What is the abuse of the standard in determining prejudice?
California, United States of America
Does the initial source of a police description of a suspect have any constitutional significance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for the purpose of obtaining an undertaking in a sexual assault case?
Ontario, Canada
