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 rights does a prisoner have to access the courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for pleading "material facts"?
Ontario, Canada
Is a jury required to agree unanimously that mitigating factors apply?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who is charged with a charge of membership of a criminal gang commit one or more of the "two or more" predicate offenses necessary to establish a pattern of criminal gang activity?
California, United States of America
Is a prison officer entitled to qualified immunity from prosecution for interfering with an inmate's religious beliefs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person can be found guilty of sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Does the lack of inducement in a search warrant result in a state search for evidence of prostitution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining premeditation in a fatal shooting?
California, United States of America
Does a sentencing court need to state facts, not reasons, but merely reasons?
California, United States of America
What is the city's position on a retroactive right of review?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts interpreted materiality in a complaint of non-disclosure?
Ontario, Canada
Can a judge be called to testify as an expert witness on behalf of the other party?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on class action at the pleading stage?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a intentional interference with contractual relations?
California, United States of America
Does the term "testimony" apply to statements made under oath?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it appropriate to proceed with the trial without disclosing previously undisclosed financial information?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine damages in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the applicant have any knowledge to make a claim?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with a claim for occupational rent by a daughter against her occupying mother?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the rights of the holder of a bill that has not been endorsed?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a search and seizure pursuant to section 8 of the Charter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an order of special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a certificate of probable cause to appeal post-pleasement issues?
California, United States of America
Is there any dispute as to the validity of a primary and secondary wills, dated May 1997 as at the time of execution?
Ontario, Canada
What are the reasons given by the Court of Appeal for the immobilizer immobilizer?
British Columbia, Canada
How is a defendant's ability to pay fines and fees assessed?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that section 667 of the California Criminal Code is constitutional?
California, United States of America
What evidence supports the finding that the arrest was lawful and based upon probable cause?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant obligated to provide a jury with written instructions?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a failure to provide sufficient facilities at all times to try every criminal defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial under Rule 33?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeal of premeditated and deliberate murder?
California, United States of America
How have courts in the past few years dealt with an accident where a sign was dislodged or damaged?
Ontario, Canada
What is the statute of limitations for a quiet title action brought by a state against the federal government?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for mental shock?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for the constitutionality of section 190.3(1) of the Criminal Code, and what is the scope of the test?
California, United States of America
Can a convicted felon or misdemeanant who has been on probation for a period of time be allowed to petition to have his record expunged?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making an "all or nothing" choice between conviction of the crime charged or complete acquittal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a trier can reasonably deduce from the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a physician was negligent or simply exercised error in judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What are necessary and proper disbursements?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence of sexual conduct for abuse of children?
California, United States of America
When determining whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain a criminal conviction, what is the test for reversal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a fact on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing eligibility for relief in a refugee case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining personal information of a jury member in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s recent review of the meaning of the phrase "judicial review"?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion seeking exclusion of notes from a jury in a motor vehicle accident case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is this violation of the First Amendment in this action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court order increased costs on the basis of the importance of the environmental review application?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has been found to be prejudiced by making unsupported conclusionary assertions about race?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law in the context of statutory ambiguity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to 85% of his costs without a set-off?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a court order the removal of a child from the UK under the Child Support Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a contingency fee arrangement fair and reasonable?
Ontario, Canada
Can a notice of appeal be interpreted to apply to an appealable order or judgment?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for a new trial be appealed from the underlying judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for taking a recommended treatment to reduce damages in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the probable cause standard for obtaining an affidavit in support of a wiretap application?
California, United States of America
What is the state's burden to obtain a warrant to enter a person's home?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting an abuse of language under section 801(d)(2)(B)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What rights does a public safety officer have when they are under investigation and subjected to interrogation by their commanding officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for bad faith in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for finding a municipality liable for failing to act in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current standard of reasonable and probable grounds for a search warrant?
Ontario, Canada
Is a field spindle manufacturer liable for failure to warn?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of a trial court's decision not to approve the payment of trustee fees and costs and attorney fees?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted jury instructions in a fraud case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation date in a life insurance policy?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the prosecution have a duty to disclose a government witness' pecuniary interest in the outcome of the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving nondischargeability against a debtor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the rule in Foss v. Harbottle been interpreted in the context of a personal injury claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Does a complainant have a right to a hearing on his charges?
California, United States of America
Is a parole officer permitted a search and seizure of a parolee's home?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that the trial attorney of defendant's mother and aunt encouraged the witness to lie?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer be found liable for misrepresentation in a search warrant application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff amend their notice of action without the permission of the court?
Nova Scotia, Canada
When is a zoning authority acting in a quasi-judicial capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a restitution determination is capricious or arbitrary?
California, United States of America
What is the test for federal habeas relief for improperly admitted evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to enforce settlement pursuant to section 664.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to bear the risk of attorney error that results in a procedural default?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of an amended opinion in an amended or modified opinion in a case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff quit school because she did not like school?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for unreasonable review in the context of workers’ compensation claims?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a public policy supporting a wrongful termination claim against the California Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When can a party be charged for a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period on a petition for post-conviction relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining entitlement to spousal support?
Alberta, Canada
What are the legal principles applicable to an originating application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for intent in a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Can a claim be waived in an action challenging the constitutionality of an administrative statute?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to plead guilty under Rule 11 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it appropriate for the court to allow a witness to invoke the Fifth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a criminal offence under section 654 of the California Criminal Code when multiple crimes are committed at the same time?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of failing to raise a claim on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test to determine if an employer can force an employee to sue for wrongful dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for discontinuance of employment?
Quebec, Canada
What is the test for making a statement after a Miranda warning?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant have a right to challenge the instructions of the Superior Court?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on dental malpractice in the context of oral malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a proposal that falls within the range of general deterrence, rehabilitation, denunciation and denunciation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an abuse of discretion under Federal Rule of Evidence 403?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the exclusionary rule apply in a commitment proceeding?
California, United States of America
Can this claimant rely upon the claim of her mother for wrongful death?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a petition for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of a reviewing court when applying the reasonableness standard?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant qualify for prima facie evidence of non-intoxication?
"New York", United States of America
Can an independent contractor be found to have violated section 1090 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
Is a life imprisonment without parole sentence tantamount to a death sentence for an adult?
California, United States of America
Does a petitioner have to wait to hear the outcome of an appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Tribble waive issues relating to the involuntary disclosure of statements made by Tribble to The People?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sentencing a defendant to a reduced sentence and placing him on probation?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for an unsuccessful party in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Is a crime committed in association with a gang related?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosure of evidence in civil cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the basis for an application for leave to commence a derivative action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of granting an extension of time for a person to grieve at the time of death?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will police officers be permitted to enter a private marijuana garden?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether any reasonable view of the evidence supports a justification defense charge?
"New York", United States of America
When will a court order spousal support?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the standard of review used by the California Superior Court to determine the adequacy of jury instructions?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of fault or blameworthiness in the context of a negligence claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes an "unusual danger" to a person who is in possession of an unoccupied building?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will an attorney refuse to produce a holographic will?
California, United States of America
Can a review judge’s perspective be wide-angled, not microscopic?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How have directors of a non-profit society been elected in accordance with the voting rights of the society's members?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the timeliness of a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining that a constitutional error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing discrimination against a group of people who support victims of sexual abuse?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that the applicant’s motives are purely selfish?
Ontario, Canada
Can a prosecutor and her investigator eavesdrop on privileged attorney-client communications in the courtroom?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a restitution order for abuse of funds?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 12(e) of the pleading vague or ambiguous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the starting point for an estate agent’s commission?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant committed a deliberate and deliberate murder by lying in wait?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of corroboration in perjury cases?
"New York", United States of America
What is the legal test for removing an action from the fast track?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an injunction enforceable against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's exhortation that the jury "do its job" have prejudicial effect on the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an order granting or denying a claim of exemption appealable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining if a jury instruction is susceptible to a reading that would render the verdict unconstitutional?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for success in a medical malpractice action brought by a plaintiff against a Health Minister?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the difference between a fluctuating pension system and a fixed pension system?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a transfer when determining fraudulent intention?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the substantial evidence test in the review of a finding under the preponderance of the evidence standard?
California, United States of America
When will a mortgagee succeed in a claim against the mortgagor?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
How have courts treated attorney's fees under the abuse standard?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a cause of action in a civil rights case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the guiding principles in a custody matter?
Yukon, Canada
Does the limiting phrase "for purposes of this section" apply to marijuana products?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for extreme relief in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be restrained in the courtroom while in the jury's presence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for escalating escalating costs and proportionality?
Ontario, Canada
Does defendant waive the right to object to the form of a verdict?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant bring an appeal against the finding of misconduct against a prosecutor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a party can be found liable for trademark infringement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a party in his own name adopt a property in the name of the owner without the consent or sanction of the other party?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for assessing individual privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a conviction for possession of a silencer a separate punishment under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making out a strong prima facie case in a motion seeking an injunction to prevent a plaintiff from working as a lawyer in a medical practice?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a doctor who breached the implied contract by treating a patient in a hospital?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a constructive amendment apply to a counterfeit bond charge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the use of deception or communication of false information to a suspect render a confession involuntary?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on nonconsensual blood draws incident to a lawful arrest for driving under the influence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing damages for loss of opportunity?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for invalidating a sentence that is grossly disproportionate to the individual culpability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus relief against a prosecutor's misconduct in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finding prejudice in a motion to compel a party to attend arbitration?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving proper service to a party who has denied service?
"New York", United States of America
Can a judge at the Court of Appeal remand a case on remand to a different trial judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence in the record that the court failed to consider all relevant criteria including appellant's personal characteristics when deciding whether to grant or deny probation?
California, United States of America
What factors will the court consider in determining which form of custody best met the interests of the child?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the circumstances surrounding an allegation of sexual assault made against a former student of the University of Salford in November 2012?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a claim for damages arising out of a loss of income from a property transaction?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review in cases where the prosecution relied mainly on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages in libel cases?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a spouse is entitled to spousal support on a compensatory basis?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the impact of using Section 667, subdivision (a) of the Criminal Code as a factor in aggravation?
California, United States of America
What is the prosecution’s duty to disclose?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for an enhancement to an attempted murder charge?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of conduct of an executor in a personal injury proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for setting aside a decision by an arbitrator in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for good cause in a motion for a new jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unanimous verdict in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the substantive gang crime against a person who actively participates in any criminal street gang with knowledge that its members engage in or have engaged in criminal activity?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for an implied warranty in a contract to install a roof that does not leak?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to instruct a jury on a voluntary manslaughter instruction based on provocation?
California, United States of America
What is the argument that a former section 2051 of the Code of Civil Procedure stating exceptions to the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer have a legal duty to prevent a pedestrian from being struck by a vehicle while intoxicated?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations applicable to the heirs of a minor who died as a result of medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of improper use of public funds?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable standard of review for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a speedy trial in a criminal case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a motion alleging that a plaintiff has been delayed or prejudiced?
Manitoba, Canada
Does a Seventh Day Adventist need to be available to work on a Saturday to qualify for unemployment benefits?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of provocation for a jury in a murder case?
California, United States of America
