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 prosecutor impeach a witness by leading questions implicating the accused in the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for transferring a proceeding from one court to another?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will the court waive an objection to the prosecutor's argument to the jury in an assault case?
California, United States of America
Can a petition for habeas corpus be used to second guess trial attorneys strategy during the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a personal action in defamation relating to union activities outside the field of labour relations be brought?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing founded suspicion to justify a stop of a vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a prima-facie case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for waiving a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a Mareva injunction on a plaintiff's assets?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts treated the word "crook" in the context of slanderous statements?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a divorce was not obtained?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in admitting or excluding evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a defendant has made an offer to plead guilty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of a plaintiff in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "prudence and reasonable man" in a case of mistaken identity?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to prove that they were sexually abused as a child?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the intentional component of the tort?
Ontario, Canada
Is a cause of action disclosed in a Statement of Claim?
Alberta, Canada
Does a defendant have forfeited his constitutional right to a motion for a continuance?
California, United States of America
How specific must a defendant make in their application for a search of a container?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of explaining the delay in bringing a motion under Rule 24 and Rule 48?
Ontario, Canada
Is there sufficient evidence to establish that a defendant committed a first-degree murder under section 189 of the Ontario Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding evidence of a defendant's prior conviction for assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for holding an evidentiary hearing on a motion to suppress?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the costs in the cause?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a prisoner entitled to a right not to become an informant if asked to do so in the presence of other inmates?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the considerations used in settling an application for leave to appeal rule 38 of the Court of Appeal?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for requesting that further proceedings be heard before a trial judge other than the judge whose judgment or order was reviewed by the appellate court?
California, United States of America
Is injunctive relief awarded in a class action a "relevant circumstance" that could warrant an upward departure from the benchmark?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 1170.1, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code apply to a defendant convicted of two or more felonies?
California, United States of America
When will a judge grant a motion to strike evidence in a bench trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for waiving a trial by jury?
California, United States of America
Is a standard medical practice negligent in treating a patient?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a family business attorney have an inherent conflict in undertaking to represent one spouse in a divorce proceeding?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to terminate questioning under the Miranda Rule?
California, United States of America
When will the Attorney General request to take judicial notice of legislative history pertaining to the amendment of section 207 to include a theory of non-forcible kidnapping of a child for the purpose of molestation?
California, United States of America
Is a police officer required to present evidence of criminal intent before issuing an arrest warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
For the purposes of section 1202.4, subdivision (f) of the California Criminal Code, how have courts interpreted the meaning of the term "criminal conduct" in the context of a criminal conviction?
California, United States of America
Can an expert's report be considered "truly responsive" evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the disclosure of an informant in a criminal case affect the fairness of a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What was the reasonableness of the reasons given at the hearing on the motion to suppress and quash?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a Children’s Lawyer report and a full CLRA s. 30 assessment?
Ontario, Canada
Is a prison official liable under the Eighth Amendment for failing to protect an inmate from harm due to poor medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there sufficient provocation or heat of passion to reduce murder to voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What is the test for multiple causes in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does the filing of an appeal for attorney fees stay?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between "clear probability" and "good reason" when it comes to determining the merits of an asylum claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have to consider all of the mitigation evidence presented by defendant in mitigation?
California, United States of America
How is child support calculated when the child only remains a child because of his post-secondary education?
British Columbia, Canada
Does lack of remorse constitute an aggravating factor in sentencing?
California, United States of America
Is a commercial insurance policy limited to certain circumstances?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff avoid removal to federal court by "artfully pleading" their claims to omit references to federal law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for allowing secured claim under section 506(d) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a minor assault or misdemeanor child abuse a significant or substantial injury?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion to suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appointing a receiver in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for objectivity when it comes to calculating attorney fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine whether a plaintiff has a valid claim to be able to continue to sue for damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for reviewing a finding of probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss for prejudicial prearrest delay?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making an order under the Rules of Civil Procedure?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on allowing an alien's own testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the factors used in determining damages in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of the Charter on search and seizure?
Alberta, Canada
In a motor vehicle case, in what circumstances will the court order that a driver must pay a fine for failing to pay a parking ticket?
California, United States of America
What factors will the Law Society of BC consider when determining whether to take disciplinary action against a former employee of the law society?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a grievor’s claim that she was denied a job because her employer violated the collective agreement by denying her a job as a substitute post?
Nova Scotia, Canada
In what circumstances have the Rules of Civil Procedure been interpreted correctly?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the manufacture statute in the context of cannabis possession cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of injunctive relief in the context of immigration enforcement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a search of a vehicle impound search during the course of which the trunk was opened and incriminating evidence was found?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a procedural right to a lesser included offense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a Charter remedy be granted in an extradition hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Seventh Circuit have any concerns about the delay and expense associated with the certification process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a witness to refuse to answer a subpoena?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a broken hand an objectively serious medical need?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for equitable tolling in a motor vehicle case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the exclusion of evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does defendant have an obligation to pay money to plaintiff?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for a plaintiff who alleges he was lied to about the possible side effects of radiation from a radiation experiment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a summary judgement available in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for finding an equal division of assets in a long-term disability case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for preliminary questioning under the Charter of Human Rights?
Ontario, Canada
How do we review a district court's dismissal of a habeas petition as second or successive de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a mother's self-help disentitle her to relief that she seeks?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for access to a public record based upon the purpose for which the record is being requested?
California, United States of America
How does section 654 of the California Criminal Code apply to a firearm possession charge where all the ammunition is loaded into the firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the minimum probability of success on the merits of a federal due process claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for excluding evidence under the abuse standard?
California, United States of America
What are the legal principles to guide an award of general and punitive damages in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the consequence of running a heifer on a highway?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for making a mistake in a contract?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application for partition or sale?
Manitoba, Canada
Does an inmate have an "abstract, freestanding right to a law library or legal assistance"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a Rule 29 motion where there are conflicting testimony at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a jury trial waiver in a death penalty case?
California, United States of America
What is the threshold for applying for a degree in law?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the exclusiveness of the Workers' Compensation Act preclude a wrongful termination claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a written agreement supersedes all previous understandings?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court allow a jury to continue deliberations on the basis of considerations of compromise and expediency?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a felony-murder rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a cause-and-effect relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the meaning of undue influence in the context of a testamentary disposition?
Ontario, Canada
Can the prosecution impeach a testifying defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for possession of a weapon not used in the crime charged against a defendant?
California, United States of America
In determining the best interests of the child, what is the test for assessing the risk to the child of apprehension?
Ontario, Canada
Does a motion for summary judgment need to be dismissed?
Ontario, Canada
Is grand theft from a person a violent crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the conduct of attorneys in closing argument?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the appropriate amount of restitution under section 1202.4 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the Ministry of Health's duty of reasonable care in relation to the installation of high voltage spans?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a limitation period apply to a counterclaim?
Ontario, Canada
Is a settlement or award of damages as compensation for injury or loss excluded property?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a defence witness be allowed to ask questions that have no bearing on the evidence they are giving at trial?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In denying a motion to withdraw a no contest plea, does the trial court abuse its discretion?
California, United States of America
Does the collection of DNA samples under the California Criminal Code Act violate the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is a patent defect and what is a latent defect?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can expert testimony on eligibility requirements and the amount of overpayments be presented to the jury?
California, United States of America
Can a jury interpret an instruction indicating that a defendant's pre-trial statement was a means by which the prosecution could prove his identity beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find a defense incompetent?
California, United States of America
Are the monies earned by bingo players exempt from taxation under section 87 of the Indian Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is a business continuing to carry on in the year after completing the winding down of its activities?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have the principals of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply to evidence that contradicts the evidence given by the complainants in their cross-examinations?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting evidence for abuse of power?
California, United States of America
Can a transcript of an examination for discovery be read in or used in evidence at trial?
Ontario, Canada
Is a claim for spousal support for a spouse who has been found guilty of misconduct not a relevant consideration in her claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving that male characteristics are more sexually aggressive and more physically aggressive than female counterparts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are there any cases where allegations in an amended complaint are waived?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a minor's adjudication of a misdemeanor battery a crime of moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
Is a juror's personal characteristics prejudicial to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is evidence of a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the Attorney General be found to have breached section 47 of the California Civil Code by publishing confidential information which is not privileged?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with clerical errors in sentencing sentences?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on ineffective assistance?
California, United States of America
What are the general verdict forms for damages in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury need to prove intent to kill to get a death penalty in a felony-murder case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who shoots into a group of people within a "kill zone" be held liable for the entire group?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing to challenge a disability accommodation order?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving an error by a court in the execution of its duties?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an appeal court to uphold an emotionally first degree murder conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for acquitting a defendant in a sexual assault case?
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 ineffective assistance of counsel in a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What are the duties of an administrator in administering a trust?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for excluding evidence of an accused's defense?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of constructive appeal apply where a governmental act or omission has prevented a defendant from filing a timely notice of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the nature of a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is entitled to a measure of damages?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a prosecutor be found not guilty of misconduct for failing to warn a witness not to refer to other investigations?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have we conducted independent review of the entire record?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of emotional well-being of a child's parent on the child's emotional well‑being?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a life sentence under the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a policy favoring arbitration versus the courts?
California, United States of America
If on remand the court finds that relevant information exists and should be disclosed, what are the implications of that finding?
California, United States of America
Does the 9th Circuit have any administrative remedies available to an inmate who has been denied an appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing jurisdiction in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Is a teacher entitled to employment insurance benefits during the summer, winter and spring break?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What are the grounds for reversal at the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motor vehicle accident under section 23153 of the California Highway Traffic Code?
California, United States of America
Is a search conducted by a private person a private search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the defence of the headnote in a promissory note case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for having maximum access to a child?
Ontario, Canada
Can an insured who has been "cast in a defensive posture by the legal steps an insurer takes in an effort to free itself from its policy obligations" recover attorney fees and expenses incurred in defending against the insurer?
"New York", United States of America
What is the difference between receiving stolen property and an attempted burglary?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a test in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Can a corporate director be held personally liable for a corporation's debts?
California, United States of America
Does a sign on a military base requiring consent for a search warrant be construed as implied consent?
California, United States of America
What is the test for maintaining a discrimination claim against a municipality or individual in their official capacity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on cross-interference by counsel during an examination?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a defendant have the right to make a Rule 29 motion de novo claiming that he did not have any of the necessary assets in the case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for second degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of right instruction in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving a supplemental jury instruction at the close of evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there an exception to the general rule that the appeal record should be limited to the materials before the original body, as argued by the petitioner?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of motion in a personal injury appeal?
California, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been applied in the context of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon?
California, United States of America
What are the applicable legal principles in assessing potential future loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of absolute witness immunity on testimony at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the date of plaintiff's civil rights claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a prior pleading be referred to in order to make plaintiff's amended complaint complete?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an injury to be deemed an "injury" in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for an appeal from a judgment dismissing an action after sustaining a demurrer?
California, United States of America
Is retrograde extrapolation admissible in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for applying the Eighth Amendment standard to a claim made by a civil detainee under the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of damages for failure to market a property?
Ontario, Canada
What may have been the September 14 call to defence counsel by the deputy local registrar?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is the failure of a party to call an available witness a relevant evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to have a claim for damages arising out of an injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Is prior sexual misconduct admissible in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is an interlocutory injunction a remedy that is both temporary and discretionary?
Alberta, Canada
When a plaintiff succeeds on one cause but fails on two other causes of action but loses out on the other two?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a liability insurer permitted to assume and conduct the defense of an action brought against the insured?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons for a finding that a trial judge erred in his or her appreciation of a relevant issue or of evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test as to determine whether questions in dispute need to be answered?
Ontario, Canada
Does a judge have to provide an abstract of judgment reflecting 23 actual days of custody credit?
California, United States of America
Can counsel argue that failing to object to fines, fees and penalties imposed as a condition of probation constitute ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause to search a vehicle of a recent occupant?
California, United States of America
