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 constitutes ineffective assistance to the court in granting probation to a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial review of an evidentiary ruling for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a search warrant that counsel deliberately waived applicable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is Planet Bingo permitted to proceed on a claim for attorney fees that it had had to incur to obtain the defense and indemnity?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a prior-murder special-circumstance finding based on a conviction of a minor?
California, United States of America
When will the California State Bar's local administrative committee and the state bar's board of disciplinary action against petitioner for wilful failure to perform legal services for which the attorney has retained?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada on the issue of anti-abortion sit-ins?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for reviewing a search warrant?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is there any error or error in the trial judge's instructions to the jury in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant need to have a Miranda warning before making a statement to a security guard?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference between a prior conviction and a subsequent conviction for possession of methamphetamine?
California, United States of America
Is there an abuse of funds to deny a request for attorney fees from a needy spouse?
California, United States of America
What is considered when assessing what is in the best interests of the children?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How have the courts dealt with a dispute between an architectural committee of a homeowners association and a homeowner's association?
California, United States of America
What is the test for recovery of prejudgment interest on damages in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What are the two-stage analysis described in Hanan analysis of the Agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant required to be present at a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the testator’s cross-applying for solicitor and client costs in a Notice of Objection to Probate?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for standing to challenge an ordinance that prohibits the possession and use of a person's property for certain purposes?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for misconduct in a civil case where a prosecutor asked a witness which type of gun had been used?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining relevance of evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
Is a judge's discretionary power to dismiss prior felony convictions retroactive?
California, United States of America
Can a tip from an informant sustain the issuance of a search warrant?
Alberta, Canada
Can a defendant bring a claim of judicial bias against the judge on an appeal?
California, United States of America
What factors are considered to determine whether a claim can be successful in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's lack of remorse a factor in determining whether he committed a homicide?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have discretionary authority to reinstate probation on the same or modified terms as to revoke probation and sentence a defendant to prison?
California, United States of America
How have we dealt with an appeal from a finding that there are no arguable issues to assert on defendant's behalf?
California, United States of America
What is the test for removing a solicitor's personal feelings from the record?
Ontario, Canada
Is evidence of past conduct admissible to prove a defendant's intent to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a strata to prove negligence against a party who causes damage to its property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the affirmative defense to a charge of tortious interference with contract?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for making false entries in a tax return?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to an ineffective assistance of counsel if his trial attorney failed to object to the prosecution's statement of intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
Is a misstatement or omission in an affidavit sufficient to suppress a search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a federal district court to determine whether it complied with the procedural requirements of the Sentencing Reform Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Do emotional and financial depression and frustration in relation to a lawsuit constitute an excuse for delay?
Alberta, Canada
What is the burden of voluntarily absent from a trial?
California, United States of America
Is Johnsen wrong to instruct the jury on the reasonable doubt standard in the context of third party culpability?
California, United States of America
Is a judge named Rossmary Grassland?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the tort of nuisance?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a statement of "consciousness of guilt" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is a concealed weapon an element of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for evaluating testimony in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a waiver of appellate rights?
California, United States of America
Does the imposition of the death penalty violate the Eighth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Does the prosecution have a duty to disclose impeachment information at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of the inspection required by section 2079 of the California Real Estate Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence that defendant fled from two police officers during the course of an investigation?
California, United States of America
How is retroactive child support calculated?
Ontario, Canada
Is a motion to substitute counsel an abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Defendant have a claim that the erroneous admission of gun possession evidence during the course of his sentence invalidate his sentence?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a mother be able to give birth to a child by one parent?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts treated charges of incitement to imminent lawless action against a man who was standing in front of a police officer at the scene of a traffic light?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for corroborating evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff is entitled to sue for damages at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the limitation on damages sought in a personal injury action for breach of warranty?
California, United States of America
What are the principles used in assessing damages for loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for appealing from a jury's verdict acquitting a defendant?
California, United States of America
Is a prosecutor or witness not to comment on a defendant's invocation of his Miranda rights?
California, United States of America
When a joint tenant dies, does the last joint tenant inherit the property?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have actual possession or constructive possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
Can a creditor who disputes the validity of an assignment be held liable to the other creditor who has contested the assignment?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination apply to "testimonial" communications by a defendant?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated an improper admission of hearsay evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the "farce and mockery" test in the context of a defendant pleading not guilty to a charge of false imprisonment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to bring a motion to dismiss or amend the complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant defend using qualified privilege in a defamation action against a plaintiff who made a defamatory statement?
Alberta, Canada
What are the elements of a tortfeasor's claim for possession of a property?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a fair trial for a prior conviction for assault?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a police interview with Public Prosecutions Officer (PPSA) on a defendant's right to counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the impact on Cole's relationship with his mother?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to a defense that includes both his version of the facts and the testimony of witnesses?
California, United States of America
What constitutes constructive dismissal in common law?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where a mistake was made by the Court of Appeal that resulted in a result that would have been more favourable to the appellant?
California, United States of America
Is a self-employed person entitled to deductions from gross income for support purposes?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a defendant committed a crime of inflicting corporal injury on a former cohabitant causing a traumatic condition?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a sufficiency of evidence claim in an attempted murder case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court reject a contention made by appellants in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant case law for assessing non-pecuniary damages in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a prison officer have authority to restrict outdoor exercise for the purpose of preventing inmates from exercising outdoors?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a parent's right to parent and right of free expression in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What factors militates in favour of maintaining English rule?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an examination under Rule 39.03?
Ontario, Canada
Does the failure of the District Attorney to obtain restitution for the majority of investors for whom restitution had been sought in the original complaint justify intervening on behalf of the class?
California, United States of America
Does Zegzula need to be a tax expert to establish that he believes that dentistry is not subject to income tax laws?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff who was struck in the eye by a baseball ball during a school lunch break be able to play catch?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a default judgment in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a motion for a new trial in a sexual assault case brought by Dimas, who is remanded on remand pending a retrial, what factors will the court consider in deciding whether to grant or deny the motion?
California, United States of America
Is the record of a jury trial incomplete because it does not include all the instructions given to the jury?
California, United States of America
Is a prosecutor's argument that a jury has abiding convictions in their everyday lives tantamount to knowing something beyond a reasonable doubt permissible?
California, United States of America
When federal claims have been dismissed, what are the remaining causes of action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a bankruptcy court empowered to order bankruptcy relief under Rule 60(b)(6)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a plaintiff satisfy the first element of a retaliation claim, participation in protected activity, by alleging that he filed a formal or informal complaint regarding unlawful employment practices?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of a witness at a sexual assault hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for changing a parent's behaviour?
Ontario, Canada
Does a deputy have probable cause to arrest for an offence committed in an officer's presence?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of inadmissible evidence in an affidavit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for awarding fees to a legal services office for civil rights enforcement litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having sole custody of a child when the child has a father's name but the issue is still unresolved?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of establishing a prima facie case in an employment discrimination case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for unjust enrichment in a constructive trust?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting and considering reliable hearsay evidence at a juvenile probation revocation hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for expert testimony in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Can a jury foreman be found guilty of misconduct for refusing to accept a juror's request for a rereading of certain testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assault with intent to commit voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Does a finding that a defendant committed the same crime pursuant to separate intents constitute sufficient grounds for a separate sentence?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that any of the seized items were tampered with?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for screening a prisoner's complaint that seeks relief against a governmental entity, its officer or its employee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 1007 of the California Code of Civil Procedure apply to preclude an adverse possession claim of the Las Vegas Strip?
California, United States of America
How does the appellate court review a trial court's decision on a disqualification motion?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with allegations of misconduct by a prosecutor at trial?
California, United States of America
Is a mother's surprise at her father's arrest for possession of a bindle of methamphetamine consistent with his past substance abuse history?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations and res judicata defenses?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a decision in Ares v. Venner on hearsay in the context of the hearsay rule?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where a lawyer has been found to be acting in a conflict of interest?
Ontario, Canada
Is a denial of a motion for appointment of counsel reviewed for an abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can privilege be waived through inadvertent disclosure?
Ontario, Canada
Is a father's application to change his son's name to include his surname premature?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a motion to dismiss an action for failure to comply with an order of the court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will a jury strike a jury notice in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on duty of care?
Ontario, Canada
What is the length of time of time for a complaint to be heard by the BC Human Rights Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an assault charge against an appellant?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a defendant's guilt?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of personal injury claims?
Ontario, Canada
What is a material fact and what is the test for proving it?
Manitoba, Canada
Is there a public policy reason in support of enrichment where domestic services have been provided in common law?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for imputing income to a spouse intentionally under-employed or unemployed?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it harmless error to admit that there is evidence that supports that a defendant is guilty of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a garnishee have an attachable debt?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can police search personal effects of a person who is not a resident of Page 8, but not a visitor to the Page 8 premises?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have absolute quasi-judicial immunity from liability in a civil action brought by a plaintiff against a parole board official?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the defence of insanity need to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a defendant who fails to make a prior demand for a speedy trial have a right to make such a demand?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge enter default judgment in a personal injury action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a minority discount apply in valuing the shares of the Estate in 349523?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a warrant for search and seizure of evidence without a warrant?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court grant a temporary order to remove a child from the care of the child's biological mother?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate remedy for a defendant who is convicted of both a lesser included and a greater included crime?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to compensation from the tortfeasor for medical care costs that are not covered by their own insurance?
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
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be able to prove that he was "affirmatively misled" by a court's instructions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for ending a long-term tenancy?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated blood evidence in a capital murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a valid arbitration agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining whether one objective is more important than the other?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing intent in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a state law error was not a factor in the conviction of a defendant?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff bring a writ of habeas corpus challenge to the revocation of good conduct sentence credit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proof for a driving prohibition?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the least adjudicated elements approach apply in this case?
California, United States of America
What is the range of credit available to a defendant who has been convicted of a violent felony under section 667.5 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
How does the anti-SLAPP statute work?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be denied medical treatment by the first responders?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of libel per se apply to damages for false statements?
California, United States of America
Does the delayed discovery rule apply to express and implied warranties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of response of a jury in a death penalty case where the jury is asked to consider the possibility of a Governor's commutation of a life without parole sentence?
California, United States of America
Can an accomplice be convicted of a similar crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim that a defendant failed to pay her share of rent due to the fact that the landlord was her grandmother?
California, United States of America
What is the quantum of loss of future earning capacity for a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a complainant have an obligation to report a theft to the police, not the police?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a person have standing to challenge a search warrant issued by a police helicopter?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a request for attorney's fees denied?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to succeed in an action for negligence?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a vendor created a risk of harm by marketing a fraudulent product?
California, United States of America
Does the federal court have jurisdiction to hear a motion in a motion brought by defendants in a civil case brought by the Department of Justice against the Attorney General?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How and when can an arrestee use reasonable force to protect himself or herself?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a custody order?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a summary imposition of a victim restitution order in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Is the Province vicariously liable for acts or omissions by employees, servants or agents of the Province prior to August 1, 1974?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determinative position in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper rule and application for disqualification based on nonlawyer employee conflicts of interest?
California, United States of America
What is the test for possession of marijuana under section 220.25(1) of the New York State Criminal Code?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for making a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
Does a prior conviction for carrying a loaded firearm constitute moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
When will arrears of child support be reduced or rescinded?
Ontario, Canada
Is a successful party entitled to interest on a disbursement of funds from a service provided by the provider of the service?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 2933.2 of the California Criminal Code apply to a defendant who was subsequently convicted of murder?
California, United States of America
What analysis must be undertaken when determining income for the payor spouse under s. 16 and 17 of the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the 9th Circuit judge review the conviction of a trust attorney on four counts of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the costs of a successful plaintiff in a civil action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the meaning of the phrase "Fourth Amendment"?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of reasonable doubt in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a sentence that is consistent with the parsimony clause of section 3553(a) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for damages under section 3294 of the California Civil Code for wrongful dismissal of an employee?
California, United States of America
How have courts rejected the identical claim raised by defendant in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is probable cause in a malicious prosecution action?
California, United States of America
What is the test to determine whether an order is final or interlocutory?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts dealt with civil cases involving sexual assault cases in the 9th Circuit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law on prosecutorial misconduct for abuse of power?
California, United States of America
Can a defense of laches be available when review is not sought on a timely basis?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the rights of a plaintiff in a personal injury action?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for recoverable damages under unjust enrichment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for provocation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What are the elements necessary to prove a violation of section 422 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Does an attorney have a duty to conduct adequate legal research prior to filing a complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of sexual abuse in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substantial evidence in a murder case?
California, United States of America
