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 are the consequences of a conviction for evading a pursuing peace officer?
California, United States of America
How will a Defendant be held liable for the publication of an opinion in a defamation case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between the time between a police interview and the subsequent admission of a Miranda violation?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a preliminary hearing in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been found guilty of assault by reason of gross negligence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a search conducted during a search was justified?
California, United States of America
What is the finding of not guilty on both counts of common law offences against Her Majesty the Queen and R.P?
Ontario, Canada
What are the findings and conclusions of the Court of Appeal in the Appeal Court of Ontario regarding the conduct of appellant's appointed attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to stay execution of a sentence for multiple convictions under section 654 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is child support payable upon the date of May 28, 2017, regardless of what led to the incident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "reasonableness" in determining the extent of a Custodian's duty?
Alberta, Canada
Is a firefighter's fire extinguisher's rule applicable to jumping out of a burning building?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecution witness who provides evidence against Page 28 of the California Criminal Code receive preferential treatment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of unjust enrichment between a husband and wife?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a judge set aside a judgment procured as a result of clerical error?
California, United States of America
When can a self-employed payor of maintenance for the purposes of maintaining a personal income against their own tax returns?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the evidentiary test for denying electronic surveillance of a witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What analysis is required to determine whether a defendant has a right to prepare a defense unhampered by pretrial detention?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What grounds of appeal are strong?
British Columbia, Canada
Does an accomplice have specific intent to be guilty of a crime?
California, United States of America
Is a person who uses a firearm while on probation ineligible for probation?
California, United States of America
Is IRFAN required to produce documents relating to its donors and recipients?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for immunity in the context of witness testimony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the record been interpreted in the context of an appeal?
California, United States of America
What factors will be considered in determining the severity of a sexual assault charge?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does a juror have a constitutional right to peremptory challenge?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a conviction for murder and conspiracy to commit a crime under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of a document presented before the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a notice of motion need to be included in the record?
California, United States of America
What is the test for finding a manufacturer liable in strict liability in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the retroactive retroactive notice period for a child with learning disabilities?
Alberta, Canada
What are the relevant factors for granting an extension of time under s. 25 of the Rules of Appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a vexatious litigant have to seek leave to file an appeal?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with a motion without a hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for whether a spouse has done anything to force a sale of their home?
Ontario, Canada
Can a preliminary injunction be issued to prevent a breach of contract?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on self-representation in personal injury cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that identification procedure does not violate due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has proven a real and substantial possibility of future event leading to income loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving notice of a motion to dismiss an action?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have a duty to make sure that the hours spent by a lawyer at trial are justified?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting to a charge of elder abuse under section 1109 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on coerced admissions?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a motion to convert a felony conviction into a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosing privileged information?
British Columbia, Canada
What process is due under the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the implied term of a rental agreement that both parties have reasonable access to the common areas including the kitchen and living room?
British Columbia, Canada
When will jurisdiction be lost in the course of a preliminary inquiry?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of evidence used in a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant who has received the benefit of a voluntary dismissal of an action against it a prevailing or successful party?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages in a wrongful death action?
California, United States of America
Is there a blanket public interest exemption for an application under the MCIA?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test in determining whether a legislative enactment violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Is a trial judge permitted to interrupt a summation when counsel misrepresents the facts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is child support calculated based on income tax returns?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a trial court abused its discretion to reverse a motion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for gross disproportionality under the Eighth Amendment?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a police officer in plain clothes stop a defendant from walking down a street with a camera attached to his neck?
California, United States of America
Does a driveway need to be cordoned off by a trailer park?
California, United States of America
What is the test for failing to provide adequate notice of objection to a criminal conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for conspiracy to transmit information "relating to the national defense"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a joint tenant's claim to all of the property in the absence of a spouse who has been found guilty of murder?
California, United States of America
Are plaintiffs entitled to sue for attorney's fees under section 1717 of the California Deedee Trust?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discharging a defendant's attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining records of complaints against a peace officer?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a motive or intent to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
What are the costs of obtaining a motion for motion in the DeFranceschi Family Law Application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the probable cause for a warrantless search of a vehicle following the discovery of unburned marijuana?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a malfunctioning sewage operation on a plaintiff's property?
Alberta, Canada
How have courts interpreted the federal rule on reducing the lodestar amount in an award of attorney fees?
California, United States of America
Is a creditor barred from enforcing arrears of spousal support until after the limitation period has expired?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a sentence of life without parole for a convicted felon?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation on the right of counsel in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving an applicant has performed or substantially gainful employment that exists in the national economy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the distribution of unclaimed funds from a class action settlement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of negligence in the context of personal injury cases?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a claim for damages against an escrow holder for failing to act in accordance with the instructions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a patient would have agreed to a prescription drug without the consent of their doctor?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with interim disbursements and costs in litigation?
Ontario, Canada
What are some cases that have been decided in the 9th Circuit of the US Supreme Court where a judge ordered that a plaintiff be bound by reason of cause of action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an employer-owned computer available to an employee?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the legal framework for assessing fault in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When is a municipality required to give a notice of an injury within 30 days of the injury happening?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for introducing evidence that could impeach credibility?
Ontario, Canada
What is the M'Naghten rule of appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is defendant's argument that use of the underlying felony murder as an element of the crime, a special circumstance, and an aggravating factor?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a "serious medical need" for a prisoner?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Federal Trade Commission (FTCA) exception apply in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a trial court enter a default judgment in a marital dissolution action?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the definition of custody and noncustodial?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for admitting hearsay evidence in a summary trial case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether there is a "certainty" over the amount of damages awarded at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 654 of the Penal Code 654 on sentencing of a convicted rapist?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to provide a DNA sample to jail officials as part of the booking process following his arrest for arson?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of the BCSC’s Costs provisions in the context of litigation costs?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court change the status quo in one parent's home?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a plaintiff not have to give evidence in a defamation case?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of mail fraud and how have the elements been defined?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada on a variation application?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a limitation on disability benefits under a life insurance policy apply?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for instructional error in instructing a jury to convict a defendant on imperfect defense of others?
California, United States of America
What is the test to find a defendant competent to stand trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any harm arising from the voir dire and swearing-in of the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for demonstrating a reasonable probability that a petitioner would have negotiated a plea bargain not requiring removal if counsel advised her to plead guilty to a charge of domestic violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for material change in relation to a person’s mental health status?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a prosecutor discriminated against women for the purpose of excluding women from the jury?
California, United States of America
Are the rules of evidence in a civil action applicable to a criminal proceeding?
California, United States of America
Is there any state action that would implicate due process protections?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a new section of the California Criminal Code which prohibits a defendant from serving consecutive sentences?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a private individual to claim damages from a public nuisance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with Rule 32(c)(3)(D) violations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a jury in a motor vehicle accident be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Does res judicata apply to a dismissal for want of prosecution?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an order of restitution in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is on the screen for the jury in the case of voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used to obtain an injunction in the case of nuisance by noise?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the findings of the Court of Appeal in the Superior Court of California in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appeal against a finding of not guilty of sexual assault in a federal civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a court grant a default judgment for failure to obtain discovery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a threat under section 422 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing cause in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an employer be liable to a third person for their negligence in hiring or retaining an employee who is incompetent or unfit?
California, United States of America
Does the absence of an explanation of the basis of the lodestar amount in a motion for attorney fees and costs require reversal?
California, United States of America
What is the general description of a suspect in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a superior court review a motion pursuant to section 995?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to substantial damages in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of scientific "test" in the context of medical malpractice cases?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a dismissal for failure to state a claim pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have met the burden of proving a causative link?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court deny a motion to dismiss state of the art evidence in a product liability case?
California, United States of America
What is the range of contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident involving a child as young as 10?
Manitoba, Canada
Does the "conventional" standard of review apply to disability determinations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for changing an attorney in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 654 of the Criminal Code, allow a defendant to be punished for more than one act?
California, United States of America
What is the authority of the trial judge to withdraw a case from the jury?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a court reverse a finding that defendant was not negligent in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of unionization on the bargaining unit composition of a crane operator?
Ontario, Canada
What is the HRTO’s approach to summary hearings?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of correctness of an analyst's decision concerning the sufficiency of the evidence submitted by an applicant to confirm their citizenship?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for foreseeability and duty of a police officer in a traffic collision?
California, United States of America
How has the court determined that defendant intended to rob a bank?
California, United States of America
What constitutes professional negligence in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
Is denial of adequate clothing a violation of the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances must a police officer be able to establish that the accused has alcohol in his system?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant's mental state will be dangerous in the future?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of a statute in the context of the history of the statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to determine whether there was extrinsic fraud at the sentencing hearing of a defendant?
California, United States of America
What are the manifest flaws in an adjudicator’s decision?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant relied on a decision by the Court of Appeal of California Superior Court in the absence of evidence?
California, United States of America
Is a capital offender entitled to case proportionality review?
California, United States of America
Is it inappropriate for this court to make findings of fact with regard to American law without expert evidence?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for a medical marijuana use under section 56 of the Criminal Code?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a jury consider unadjudicated criminal activity as an aggravating factor in a death penalty case?
California, United States of America
What is considered a "litigated issue" in a personal injury case?
federal, United States of America
What is the onus of a party to prove that there is an election irregularity?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court grant declaratory relief in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on exclusivity in workers compensation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's proffered reason for striking a black panelist apply just as well to an otherwise similar non-black panelist who is permitted to serve?
California, United States of America
What is the test for striking down legislation to the extent of the inconsistency?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden of proving ineffective trial counsel?
California, United States of America
Can a signatory party to an arbitration clause compel the signatory to arbitrate against a third party?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 654 of the California Criminal Code on multiple punishment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting a standard of standard for the use of the word “with reasonable distinctiveness”?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the current state of the law when it comes to contempt sentences?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What rights does a prosecutor have to make a closing argument?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have an obligation to raise a double jeopardy claim before the end of the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the statute requiring that the judge who made the order for a stay have to hear the application for the stay?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for injunctive relief under section 17203 of the California Business and Professions Code?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a foreign language translation and an English language translation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining who is the prevailing party in a restraining order?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for constitutional questions?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for obtaining a statement made by a witness in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have to prove his or her negligence was not the cause of the injury?
California, United States of America
What is the discoverability rule?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any evidence of ineffective counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
What remedies are available to an equal shareholder in a company that operates a retail store?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a "specific intent" to create a monopoly?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff lead evidence to support the inference drawn by the jury in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for appealing an order dismissing all or part of an information?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a brother transfers property to his sister for money consideration?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a contractor to prove that his work is in good condition?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the need for a full record of proceedings on transfer?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of an order requiring a minor's attorney to comply with her responsibilities?
California, United States of America
Can a violent felony defendant receive credit against his term of imprisonment for time served in custody prior to sentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a federal court to rule on the facts presented in a motion by a plaintiff in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for raising a doubt that children are adoptable?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of care for the use of expert opinion in determining whether a strata has been breached?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate sentence for possession of an assault weapon?
California, United States of America
What is the maximum sentence the trial court can impose for a charge of assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with a promissory note?
California, United States of America
Does Section 1322(b)(5) of the New York State Code of Civil Procedure apply to a debtor's plan for long-term mortgage debt?
federal, United States of America
Does a word in a statute have to be given ordinary meaning?
MultiRegion, United States of America
