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 is the role of a second jury in the trial of an accountant who falsified an accountant's financial statement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 186.22 of the California Criminal Code require that a gang member's criminal conduct be committed with the intent to "promote or further any other crime"?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a municipality revoke a building permit?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a conspiracy to obstruct the course of justice under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a search warrant issued on an affidavit of a detective who receives information from an undisclosed informant valid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a predicate drug offence an element of section 924(c)(1) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes an "unusual danger" to a person who is in possession of an unoccupied building?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there a likelihood that a jury will be swayed by evidence of a defendant's general propensity to commit the same crimes against different defendants?
"New York", United States of America
What is the standard of review for a challenge to a judgment based upon insufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a servant to be held accountable to his master for making a profit out of his position as a servant?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a federal decision construing a state forfeiture statute apply the same weight and authority as it applies to a federal forfeiture statute?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on the advocates of the fireman's rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for time limited spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
Does a district court abuse its discretion in dismissing an action for failure to prosecute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a failure to instruct the jury on a lesser included offense harmless?
California, United States of America
What is the test for section 654 of the California Code of Criminal Procedure when a defendant is charged with two separate crimes?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant bring a writ of habeas corpus to challenge judicial acts in excess of jurisdiction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a statement of facts?
California, United States of America
Does a person have a right to a court-appointed counsel in a civil action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a prosecutor violate due process when he seeks additional charges solely for exercising a constitutional or statutory right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Double Jeopardy Clause protect against the imposition of multiple criminal punishments for the same offense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a housing element substantially complies with housing element law?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is it appropriate to treat an increase in pre-relationship debt as family debt?
British Columbia, Canada
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
What is the test for establishing that a witness has corroborated their testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 1538.5, subdivision (i) of the California Criminal Code, when a motion to suppress evidence is denied?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the death of a limited partner in a limited partnership?
Alberta, 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
How have the courts dealt with issues on appeal?
California, United States of America
What are the guiding principles in apportioning costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "abuse of reason" in determining that a decision not to resent the sentence of a convicted rapist should be reviewed?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does improper admission of hearsay over a timely objection require reversal of a conviction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant cross-examine the Affiant in a search warrant case?
California, United States of America
Can a defense motion to exclude uncharged prior act evidence?
California, United States of America
Is an undertaking enforceable?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a parent entitled to appeal from an order terminating parental rights?
California, United States of America
Does a mandatory minimum sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute a large quantity of cocaine amount to a criminal offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is cross-examination required by the statute in question?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of redactions to statements by the police officer who gave evidence to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Does the issue of probable cause or probable obscenity need to be considered by the courts?
California, United States of America
Is a motion to set aside an award and judgment pursuant to section 473 of the Code of Civil Procedure permitted on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a failure to investigate thoroughly result in inattention?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a judge conduct voir dire in a trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for using the term “invitee” in relation to the status of a girl pupil attending a public school?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the definition of great bodily harm under section 273a of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of damages for pain and suffering suffered by a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a complete Anns analysis need to be undertaken to establish a duty of care?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current state of the law on seizure of electronic medical records?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 15 of the Charter of Civil Procedure apply to enforceable by-laws in the District of Fort McMurray?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a location is a public place?
California, United States of America
What factors have the parties agreed to consider in a medical malpractice case?
Ontario, Canada
What are the costs of a motion seeking full indemnity special costs?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Fariba entitled to any capital increase in the value of her home?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for establishing a fiduciary duty outside the established categories?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of intentional misrepresentation?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the word “or their heirs” in English language?
Saskatchewan, Canada
When will the Attorney General refuse to grant bail to a defendant who has been found guilty of a charge of sexual assault by mistake?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the impact of independent police work on the determination of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of direct communication between a defendant and his lawyer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the "want of due diligence" provision in the Liner Negligence clause?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a probation condition prohibit association with gang members and wearing of gang related clothing?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's recent efforts to seek treatment for drug addiction sufficient to be considered a mitigating factor under the Three Strikes law?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof for a claim for loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for exclusion of Charter-infringing evidence?
Ontario, Canada
Is it just and convenient to add the Applicants?
British Columbia, Canada
Does an applicant's degree in a related discipline have to be considered a bachelor's degree?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for awarding double costs from the date of the making of an offer?
Alberta, Canada
Is a government official entitled to qualified immunity in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant's sentence for a prior conviction of a serious felony reduced to a misdemeanor under section 17, subdivision (b)(3) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the meaning of a statute?
California, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to support the inference of intent to kill?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining liability for failure to obtain informed consent in a medical malpractice case?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to attend a restitution hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Is it a lesser included crime of carjacking?
California, United States of America
Is a laundry basket pushing a laundry carrier a contributory factor in disc herniation?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances can a court dismiss an action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an employer reorganize their workforce?
Ontario, Canada
What is the nature of a complaint against Y and others?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a section of the New York State Criminal Code offer wide prosecutorial discretion to prosecute a defendant who has committed a similar crime but has not committed the same crime?
"New York", United States of America
When will a court allow appellant to authenticate a form in his own defense?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant sentence in paragraph 78 of the Criminal Code of Canada's Sexual assault Guidelines?
British Columbia, Canada
In a personal injury case, has a prosecution witness ever been accosted by a jury member who is not a plaintiff in the trial?
California, United States of America
Can a defense counsel argue that they conducted essential research and investigation and call witnesses as requested?
California, United States of America
What are the failures of the Master Master in dismissing an action for delay?
Ontario, Canada
What is the balance between convenience and the best interests of the child?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion for a new trial be appealed from the underlying judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof of intent to steal funds from a lawyer's personal account?
British Columbia, Canada
Does an applicant have to give a sworn statement stating that he had been beaten?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in the context of a motion to dismiss a motion for improper use of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an expert be cross-examined as to a defendant's out-of-court statements?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for assessing the contention that a trial attorney's inadequacy has reduced a criminal trial to a "farce and sham"?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a judge deny a motion for relief under Civil Rule 60 for an abuse of discretion?
federal, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the word "stamp" in the context of a criminal offence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of an involuntary blood test on punishment for a sexual assault committed by an AIDS carrier?
California, United States of America
Is it an abuse of the trial court to sustain a demurrer without leave to amend?
California, United States of America
What is the test for returning a child to his mother?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is the history of the California Civil Code relevant in determining the intent of the statute?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a federal district court refuse to conduct a hearing on a claim that a federal witness made false statements?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion judge strike down a negotiated settlement agreement?
Ontario, Canada
What are some cases where a federal court's sentencing decision for abuse of discretion was abused?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing the credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of Bouie analysis on notice of a crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a judicial review of the findings of a preliminary judge appropriate for review of questions of law?
California, United States of America
What is the proper moment to trigger the running of the statute of limitations for the purchase of a bus lease?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for assessing credibility and reliability of evidence at a medical malpractice hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reviewing a criminal sentence de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for prejudice in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a jury's finding of guilty?
California, United States of America
Is cross-examination tending to show the general immorality of the witness necessary?
California, United States of America
What is the test for challenging a sentence in a criminal case?
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 the doctrine of strict liability for non-natural use of land?
Ontario, Canada
Is negligent misrepresentation a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
Is a barrel of beer dropping from the upstairs of a warehouse on a pedestrian walking down the street below?
Nova Scotia, Canada
In reviewing a judgment of dismissal after a demurrer is sustained without leave to amend, does the judge assume the truth of all properly pleaded facts?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using force or fear in the crime of robbery?
California, United States of America
When will a judge remand a motion for a reversal of a penalty for failing to state on the record the reasons for his findings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for general intent to commit a crime under section 2113(a) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for declining to enforce a covenant where the character of the neighbourhood has changed significantly since the time of the covenant was imposed?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for establishing possession of a firearm and ammunition?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General's argument that section 12022.5 imposes three separate firearm penalties for a single assault is inconsistent with the apparent objective of the statute?
California, United States of America
What is a murder that is premeditated and deliberate?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of possessing only one firearm?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the bankruptcy code in bankruptcy cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving proper service to a party who has denied service?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for proper support under the Succession Law Reform Act?
Ontario, Canada
Does a Family Law Order requiring the Attorney to hold and distribute child support funds constitute a writ of execution?
California, United States of America
What is the range of damages for loss of homemaking capacity in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the court allow evidence to be admitted in a civil case where the accused's right to silence was violated by the police?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for disclosure of a publication?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a sale in bulk for the purpose of resale?
Ontario, Canada
Does a trial counsel's failure to object to an evidentiary error on the same ground asserted on appeal result in forfeiture of the issue?
California, United States of America
Does the standard of review apply to a motion for injunctive relief?
California, United States of America
Is a subsequently enacted statute for a special purpose deemed to take precedence over a statute which is general in scope and application?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing a curfew in a local emergency?
California, United States of America
How has the court interpreted the reasonable doubt instruction in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing an appeal from a lower court?
California, United States of America
In a personal injury case, in what circumstances will a judge set a date for spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a mistrial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the adequacy of a class action settlement notice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "capable of repetition" in a police chokehold case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases that call for multiple findings of fact on the basis of conflicting evidence?
Ontario, Canada
Is there systemic discrimination against and disadvantaging of women in the larger socio-political context?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of comments made by former President of the United States President Barack Obama on juries in civil and criminal trials?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for substituting an alternate juror in a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a judgment of the juvenile court sustaining allegations of assault with a deadly weapon or by means likely to produce great bodily injury?
California, United States of America
What is the doctrine of delegation?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant in a criminal case waive his right to be mentally present at trial by not eating a lunch provided to him?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defense counsel's failure to contact a pathologist on the eve of trial to request a continuance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a sentence that does not contain a detailed recitation of all fees, fines and penalties on the record valid?
California, United States of America
Can an attorney be held liable for negligent misrepresentation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to grant a continuance when a party fails to comply with notice requirements?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a child attending a private school?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances can a police officer appeal a decision of the city's personnel board finding that an off-duty speeding violation was conduct unbecoming an officer?
California, United States of America
What evidence is sufficient to convict a defendant of a charge of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations affect the enforcement of the power of sale contained in a deed of trust?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for sufficiency of evidence to support a conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a habeas petition for failure to exhaust?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the "plain meaning" rule apply to section 11105 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for timely filing of a Notice of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the legal basis for an action in the 128 Action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a jury infer from a defendant's unexplained possession of recently stolen property that he participated in the theft?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the equal owning spouses of a family business receive equal family income from the business?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does the federal habeas court have any authority or authority to order that a federal issue be adjudicated by a state court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the mandatory attendance requirement for a Rule 76 auto accident mediation?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law where a challenge to section 7 of section 467.1 of the Criminal Code is heard before the voir dires?
Alberta, Canada
Is it misconduct to state or imply that defense counsel fabricated a defense?
California, United States of America
Is a failure to timely file an amended complaint a default?
California, United States of America
Is Defendant unable to demonstrate prejudice as required for his ineffective assistance of counsel claim?
California, United States of America
Is a probationer's right to associate with minor children permissible as a probation condition?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for making a material alteration to an instrument?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the legal test for disqualifying an attorney from a separate employment application?
California, United States of America
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a person who has a pending wrongful death lawsuit have to set aside a conveyance under fraudulent transfer principles?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that rates fixed by a lawful rate-fixing body are reasonable, fair and lawful?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a great bodily injury finding where a shooting victim is shot in the back of the head with a single bullet wound?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on cross-examination of witnesses at trial?
California, United States of America
Can the People review a pretrial order suppressing evidence found to have been illegally obtained?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any grounds to object to instructions that allow the jury to use permissive inference?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on gross negligence in a drowning case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a bankruptcy judge identified the correct legal rule to apply to a plaintiff?
federal, United States of America
What is the legal principle called when someone wrongfully interferes with the property of another person?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the relevant statutory references to the Penal Code in the context of criminal proceedings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a loss of future earning capacity in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any evidence that the US has deliberately attempted to thwart the Canadian extradition process?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff make a cognizable civil claim for a violation of his due process rights based on allegations that prison officials ignored or failed to properly process his grievance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a person who aids and abetts a crime be found guilty as a principal?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for assessing insufficient evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How do we review a federal court's sentencing decision under a deferential abuse of discretion standard?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a debt collector's action be "misleading" or "unfair" under section 1692e of the Federal Trade Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the fact of refusal on an arrestee's right to plead not guilty?
California, United States of America
What would be the result of a motion to overturn the conviction and remand for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for maintaining confidentiality of communications between a solicitor and client?
Alberta, Canada
Can an unwritten collateral contract that goes to the root of the reason for one party entering into the subsequent written agreement be enforced?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining liability for a following driver who runs into another vehicle from the rear of the vehicle?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion of nonsuit motion in a civil case where there is no jury trial?
Ontario, Canada
