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.
Is a search warrant sufficient to exclude evidence of illegal searches?
California, United States of America
What constitutes 'house of ill-fame' in the California Criminal Code and what constitutes pandering?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the rule against collateral attack?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the consequences of coerced confessions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a spousal support order under s. 15.2(4) of the Divorce Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the forfeiture rule apply to a defendant's failure to object to the imposition of probation costs?
California, United States of America
Does plaintiff have to sustain his burden demonstrating that both defendants are subject to personal jurisdiction?
"New York", United States of America
What is the common law relationship between the parties?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court order an investigation by a psychiatrist into a father's mental health?
Manitoba, Canada
Can a witness be held liable for failing to report a crime because he was not present at the crime scene?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the implications of statutory construction in the context of medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
Is the exclusionary rule applied to exclude evidence from a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a sentencing court order payment of restitution as a condition of probation in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defense counsel be ineffective in not seeking exclusion under Miranda?
California, United States of America
Does section 311.2 of the California Penal Code restrict access to information that is deemed "obscenity"?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between an order compelling a third party to produce information as part of a criminal investigation and a subpoena compelling that third party produce information once a criminal proceeding has commenced?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim made by the Commissioner for Human Rights is supported by substantial evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for disentrusting a visa officer of an initial assumption that a person coming to Canada is an immigrant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the blameworthiness of a plaintiff in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning a jury's verdict in a criminal case based on insufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of attempted sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a certificate of probable cause to correct his sentence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a cause of action for negligence?
California, United States of America
Is a municipality's failure to train its police officers a policy of deliberate indifference?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 830.6(1) of the California Highway Code of Civil Procedure when determining whether a defendant is immune from liability under the California Motor Vehicle Act?
California, United States of America
Does the defence of qualified privilege apply?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a person to be found guilty of possession of a prohibited substance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a verdict in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a jury instruction that omits an element of an offence?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for instructing a jury to convict a defendant of a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a presumption of discrimination under the BC Human Rights Code?
British Columbia, Canada
How does the Court assess the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for corroboration in a criminal case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for establishing a fair cross section section in a jury selection process?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury action, can a garnishment and garnishment remedy be sought?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for pleading not guilty to the less serious charge of sexual assault?
Alberta, Canada
Does a defence lawyer have to cross-examine a witness in cross-examination?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the principle that due diligence is fact-specific?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review analysis in a case of procedural unfairness?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a reasonable trier of fact, applying the clear and convincing standard of proof, could have found that a dangerous individual was not dangerous?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the principles used in assessing loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a request for counsel in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of possession of cocaine in a shared apartment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing that Royes is problematic?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is relevant evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a "settled intention" under the Family Law Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the evidence supporting the allegation of illegal search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion for mandamus against a witness who refused to testify before the grand jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on admitting evidence of prior acts of conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an estate trustee bound by the same contracts as the deceased during his lifetime?
Ontario, Canada
Is Respondent to Respondent's Second Counterclaim a cause of action for attorneys fees?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 340.6 of the California Business and Professions Code on an unfair practices claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a motion for a writ of habeas corpus has been denied by a district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining security for child support?
Ontario, Canada
Is it unlawful for any person to possess or receive any firearm which has had a serial number removed, obliterated or altered and has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with errors by a prosecutor at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the intended meaning of a statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What income is properly Imputed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review used in determining whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain a conviction or support a denial of a section 1118.1 motion?
California, United States of America
What is the condition to show a defendant lacked the mental states required for a crime?
California, United States of America
Does a restriction on the use of land conveyed in a deed constitute a restrictive covenant?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the trial judge did what the state judge did?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 215 of the California Code of Criminal Procedure require that the victim was sitting in the vehicle at the time of the robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a lease agreement requiring a tenant to maintain a fence?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In a medical malpractice case, what is the burden of proving causation?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a cause of action for conspiracy to defame?
California, United States of America
Does possession of cocaine base constitute an element of the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the reasons used by the Court in determining an appeal?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining the meaning of a constitutional provision?
California, United States of America
What is the test for blanket concerns about delay in appointing an attorney?
California, United States of America
Is defamation a cause of action for defamation?
California, United States of America
What are the circumstances relevant to determining whether a defendant was in custody for the purposes of Miranda?
California, United States of America
Does Section 459 of the Criminal Code apply to a person who enters a vehicle when the doors are locked?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant rely on a finding that he and Sh. had a hostile relationship with the complaining witness's father?
California, United States of America
What is the test of "abuse of discretion" in determining the admissibility of evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review on appeals from an order of the judge?
Ontario, Canada
Is a fee agreement between an attorney and his client enforceable?
California, United States of America
Does Tillman need to discredit all of the District's legitimate reasons for not smoking on school grounds?
California, United States of America
What is the current state and federal law regarding prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the issue of "reasonableness" under a percentage fee agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review applied to a finding of concealed bias?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for a disability claim for the pay period ending September 30, 2015?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a pipe bomb is a destructive device?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of testimony in a civil case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for specific performance of a contract?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any need to amend or amend the pleadings of defendants in nuisance or trespass cases?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of estoppel in the context of a lawsuit?
federal, United States of America
What is the test for admissible statements under the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
What are the issues of credibility and of facts in the context of patent unreasonability?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a second amended complaint in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for 'suspicion' under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with sanctions against an attorney for repeatedly failing to comply with a discovery order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for amending a contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the elements of credibility in law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a criminal street gang is a "criminal street gang"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a decree is final or interlocutory?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for overturning a finding of guilty of sexual assault based on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that an erroneous instruction on a motion of appeal is prejudicial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the chief offenders legislation of the past?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a defendant's conviction may not stand?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it permissible for a federal prosecutor to argue that a defendant is lying on Facebook?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for preclusion in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether consent is voluntary?
California, United States of America
Does a state have to conform to the federal standard of care for children with special educational needs?
California, United States of America
Is there a retainer agreement for an attorney who was only representing plaintiff in connection with the automobile accident?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a primary and custodial parent in mobility cases?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances would the wife be able to prove that she was not under duress or undue influence to enter into a marriage agreement?
Manitoba, Canada
Are life insurance premiums reasonably deducted from the income of the father for child support purposes?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the Respondent be liable for defamation if his agent published an article without the knowledge, understanding and consent of Respondent's agents?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law supporting the argument that a hung jury in the guilt phase was not a foregone conclusion?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will counsel withdraw from a habeas corpus petition?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial under the deferential abuse of discretion standard?
California, United States of America
What is the test for inconsistent testimony in a civil trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a relator appeal from a conviction for contempt of court for failing to comply with a habeas corpus order?
"New York", United States of America
Is a witness required to prove the accuracy, maintenance and reliability of computer hardware and software?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the Court of Appeal's consideration of an order made on an affidavit in support of an Order?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a delay in filing a Rule 60(b) motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of the first-degree murder of a man during a robbery?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant permitted to plead guilty to a charge under section 666.5 of the California Criminal Code to exclude a prior conviction?
California, United States of America
Is a license by parol as valid as a grant valid?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law or case law that supports the claim that there are trade secrets or confidential information?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to fees incurred in pursuing all causes of action in a tort action arising out of a stock purchase agreement?
California, United States of America
What is the test for staying or dismissing an action under the Colorado River?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the reasons for a mother's decision to move to Canada from Canada to Canada?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the unanimity instruction apply in the context of an embezzlement case?
California, United States of America
Is the interpretation of a municipal by-law a matter of law?
Ontario, Canada
How is child support calculated when the income of a spouse is less than the income required for child support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is actuarial evidence in the context of lump sum awards?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to a separate penalty trial in lieu of a jury trial?
California, United States of America
In reviewing the severity of discipline imposed by an administrative body in a mandamus proceeding, does the court need to consider the correctness of the decision of the administrative agency rather than that of the trial court?
California, United States of America
Is there another action pending between the same parties on the same cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the proper procedure for a sentence in violation of section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of questioning in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of the trial judge's analysis of every piece of evidence at trial?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
How have we received responses from Appointed Counsel to our request for independent review pursuant to People v. Wende?
California, United States of America
What is the test for failing to comply with a medical malpractice notice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any evidence that the Supreme Court has ever considered the Eighth Amendment's prohibition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant's mental state has been found to be irrational?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the range of factors used to determine a defendant's sentence for a violation of section 422 of Section 422 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for enforcing a common law common law agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning convictions for rape and incest in a prosecution without corroborative evidence?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that would deprive an unnamed but overheard defendant of standing standing to assert his right to privacy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the damages for wrongful dismissal of an employee?
Alberta, Canada
Can a defendant be punished for two crimes arising from a single indivisible course of conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a plea agreement on a defendant's mental health?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside an order for costs at a personal injury trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it error for a prosecutor to suggest that a reasonable account of the evidence satisfies the prosecutor's burden of proof?
California, United States of America
When will a bankruptcy court find bad faith in a claim made by a plaintiff?
federal, United States of America
What is the impact of requiring an expert report to be admitted as a matter of course in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a jury trial has been held that a witness was injured or disentitled to testify before a jury?
California, United States of America
Can an employer terminate a defined benefits pension plan when a surplus has been realized independently of the terms of the Plan?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the use of force to prevent a security guard from regaining possession of property constitute a robbery?
California, United States of America
Does a part performance claim an insurable interest in a property where the tenant has made substantial improvements to the property?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether the evidence was sufficient to convict a defendant who was released from custody on his own recognizance?
California, United States of America
What is the test for jury selection in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How much damages can be reduced if the recommended treatment is not followed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of establishing that counsel's performance was below the appropriate standard of care?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person has capacity to make a decision?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a search warrant for the arrest of an alleged serial killer?
California, United States of America
Can a tenant who urinates in the lobby of a building cause the odor of urine in the public areas of the building to become a nuisance?
"New York", United States of America
What are the advantages of a class action?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted a life insurance policy?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of power of a bandana?
California, United States of America
What is the appropriate sentence for a man who sexually assaulted his step-daughter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a claim under the Eighth Amendment for the deprivation of humane conditions of confinement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it inappropriate to appeal to the passions and emotions of the jury at the trial of a defendant in a shooting case?
California, United States of America
Does the rule of lenity apply when there are two interpretations of the penal code?
California, United States of America
Does the manner of walking and avoidance of eye contact constitute a factor in determining reasonable suspicion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving intent in a construction law case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that there is more probable than not at a tribunal?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for qualified immunity in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is substantial success determined in a matrimonial action?
British Columbia, Canada
Is battery a crime punishable as a felony or a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a plaintiff has failed to mitigate their damages?
Ontario, Canada
What standard of review applies to a Minister's decision to surrender?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for appellate review of a motion where the issue is before the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with charges of aggravated assault and carjacking?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion denying a motion by a federal district court seeking enhanced penalties for someone who uses or carries a firearm in connection with a crime of violence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes a failure to accommodate an employee's disability under the Rehabilitation Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an easement less than a right to ownership?
California, United States of America
Does a probationary term run concurrently with a jail term?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law governing the conduct of members of the municipal council?
Alberta, Canada
What constitutes prosecutorial misconduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a party need to produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form?
California, United States of America
Can an order by a magistrate be appealed to the appellate department of superior court under section 1466?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making contact with a person in the driveway of plaintiff's residence?
California, United States of America
Is there insufficient evidence to support imposition of a criminal justice administration fee?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a decision in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for being armed with a firearm for purposes of determining Proposition 36 eligibility?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof against a snow removal operator who slipped and fell on ice at a Recreation Centre?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the costs of rejecting a defense offer?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in the context of tolling in a habeas case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of care for drivers who fail to stop at the scene of a collision?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to reject his opinion?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be held liable for being generally deficient in his or her supervisory duties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of federal law claims against state law claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining entitlement to punitive damages in the employment law context?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for serving the record for provision to the court?
Alberta, Canada
