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 test for requesting self representation in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it improper for a prosecutor to imply that a defense counsel has fabricated evidence?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to use the impeachment of two defense witnesses?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a federal court's decision regarding attorney's fees under the Social Security Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If Proposition 57 applies retroactively, does remand need to be remanded to a juvenile for a post-trial fitness hearing?
California, United States of America
Is Section 1322 of the New York State Tax Code applicable to a foreclosure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant not be charged for making a statement of support to a gas chamber?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have courts found that the police did not coerce a defendant into signing a confession?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine if a defendant has been found guilty of cruel and unusual punishment?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a search and seizure without a warrant?
California, United States of America
Does the trial judge have any authority to compel a jury to discuss issues that they have chosen to discuss without discussion?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the presumption that a defendant should not be presumed guilty?
California, United States of America
How have the facts been interpreted in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for proving disparate treatment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of Rule 8 of the Ninth Circuit ruling that requires a plaintiff to allege that she was injured during a shift?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a claim be barred under section 1252(a)(5) of the Administrative Procedure Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a plaintiff joins a separate cause of action for which attorney fees are permitted, can the prevailing party recover on the other side of the action?
California, United States of America
Can a judge change or modify a lawful sentence after Rule 35 of the Criminal Code has expired?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between a Minister's determination that a taxpayer has a reasonable expectation of profit?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a valid aggravating factor need to be considered?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of appellate review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted a custody agreement where the mother was granted sole custody of the child by the court?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for obtaining leave under R. 16-1(7) of the BCSC, R.16-1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, and what is the basis for the application?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of the respondent's liability for failing to ensure that the soil on which the building was to be erected was capable of supporting its weight?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for finding a denial in natural justice?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a defendant have to plead guilty to a "aggravated felony" under federal immigration law?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant permitted to inquire without limitation into a witness's credibility?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of water escaping from the confinement of a natural watercourse?
California, United States of America
What factors are considered by the 9th Circuit when considering a motion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of the three strikes law on a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and not registering as a sex offender?
California, United States of America
Does the Special Prosecutor have been found to have overstepped his authority to issue an order requiring the Special Prosecution Service to prosecute this case?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff's predisposing physical condition was a contributory factor in his death?
California, United States of America
Is service of a writ of summons and statement of demand sufficient to constitute notice in writing?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for an abuse of discretion penalty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to succeed on a claim of instructional error?
California, United States of America
Can a third party who makes an offer for a right of first refusal challenge the bona fide nature of the offer?
California, United States of America
Is a federal district court's decision to reduce a sentence under section 3582(c)(1) of the Criminal Code an abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it within the competence of the parties to contract out of their respective liabilities for negligence inter se?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of the Barker factor in determining whether a defendant has a right to speedy trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for foreseeability in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff's amended complaint for wrongful death related back to the original complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the general rule of forfeiture in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using the discovery rule or "foreign object" exception?
California, United States of America
Does a litigant have a duty to prove the facts upon which the damages are estimated?
Ontario, Canada
Can a detention order be extended to allow the police to pursue their investigation more diligently?
California, United States of America
What is the test for “actual notice” in real estate law?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does a police officer's failure to notify the parents of a minor who has been charged with assault have an adverse effect on the fundamental fairness of the juvenile's adjudication?
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
What principles of law apply to this question?
Ontario, Canada
Does section 654 of the Ontario Criminal Code apply in a case?
California, United States of America
What is the sufficiency of evidence against a defendant in his criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a successful party demand a blank cheque for their costs?
Ontario, Canada
Does the limitation period run from the date of the relationship end?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for denying admission of propensity evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When will a court award attorney's fees to the Port of San Francisco?
California, United States of America
When will a judge be granted civil immunity in a civil proceeding?
California, United States of America
Can a jury member bring a Bible into the jury room during penalty phase deliberations?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a motion to dismiss was successful on the grounds that the prior counsel was ineffective?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a judge to interfere with a defendant's right to a fair trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "shocking the conscience" in a civil action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of a property law case in which a party is not entitled to a tax return because they do not have an actual property?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the relevant factors on a motion to extend the time to perfect an appeal and to set aside a Registrar's dismissal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the continuous representation doctrine in attorney malpractice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing future income loss capacity for an injured person?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff in a personal injury case has a bias in the prior proceeding?
California, United States of America
Does R. 18A of the Rules of Civil Procedure apply to a simple action?
British Columbia, Canada
When there is no risk of danger under section 3 of the Rules of Civil Procedure (3) of the Criminal Code, does a plaintiff have to prove that he was aware of the risk to himself?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for particularity in a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Is a single witness's testimony sufficient to establish any fact?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for staying a case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the appropriate notice period for an employee who has been employed as a domestic servant for more than 20 years?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a police officer ask a victim what happened in the immediate aftermath of an assault?
California, United States of America
Is there federal jurisdiction for the murder of a postal worker?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the firefighter's rule and what is the effect of it?
California, United States of America
Does the dismissal of the jury upon the granting of a motion for nonsuit constitute a termination of the action as to all defendants?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable standard of review in the context of sexual assault cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for surrendering a person?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the considerations for the court in an application to hear two or more actions at the same time?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a felon in possession of a firearm be punished separately for the possession and the crime in which the felon used the firearm?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court rely on circumstantial evidence in a murder case?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances will a confession be inadmissible if it is obtained by force or threat of violence?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant's reluctance to engage in criminal activity a factor in determining whether or not they have committed a crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the interpretation of jury instructions in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to be given notice of deficiencies in his complaint before he can amend or amend his complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the BC Supreme Court accept extrinsic evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for error in jury instructions in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for a plaintiff to invoke?
Alberta, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the warranty of a glue manufacturer's product?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted section 28(d) and section 28 (f) of the Criminal Code in determining credibility of a witness?
California, United States of America
Can costs be recovered in real estate transactions?
British Columbia, Canada
How to review the burden of proof in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an individual to be convicted of perverting the course of justice in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the "Ireland doctrine" doctrine apply to the felony-murder rule?
California, United States of America
What is the test for intervening events in a personal injury action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a juror be excluded by peremptory challenge on the basis of race or ethnicity?
California, United States of America
Does the abstract of judgment need to conform to the oral pronouncement of judgment?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be held criminally responsible as an aider and abetor for a nontarget crime?
California, United States of America
When will a motion to disqualify counsel be successful?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a federal district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the absence of a preliminary examination by the judge result in a reversal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a police officer peering into a two-inch gap between a drawn window shade and the sill of a window where he observed marijuana, constitute an illegal search?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a genuine issue of fact or law?
Alberta, Canada
What are the elements of the persecutor bar?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What evidence supports the credibility of a witness's account of the events that led to a stabbing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the amount of restitution ordered by a judge in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for summary judgment result in fair determination?
Ontario, Canada
When can a juror be dismissed for a legitimate reason?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a conviction for lewd and lascivious conduct?
California, United States of America
Does a claim of bad faith in a medical malpractice claim have to be proven by the Court of Appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a habeas petition?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are police officers entitled to qualified immunity for failing to disclose material and exculpatory evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a dominant driver be found contributorily negligent in a collision involving a servient driver?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a contract enforceable for the sale of a parcel of land for sale to a real estate agent?
British Columbia, Canada
Can solicitor client privilege attach in circumstances where payment of fees is relevant to the merits of the case?
Ontario, Canada
Can a jury's subjective reasoning be used to challenge a verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an equal share of a spouse's pension under the Pension Reform Regulation?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a search warrant be used to question whether there was evidence of a recent spate of recent local robberies?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff was negligent or purposeful in delaying in applying for a permit to enter the application?
California, United States of America
How has the court dealt with the issue of personal injury on appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's age a mitigating factor in determining his sentence under the Three Strikes law?
California, United States of America
Are attorney's fees recoverable under section 1021.35 of the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a petition for review from a decision made without adequate notice and comment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts treated defense counsel's errors?
California, United States of America
What is the test for granting immunity to a witness in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the CALCRIM 915 instruction on self-defense?
California, United States of America
Does a motorman have to be found inadmissible in a criminal case for allegedly admitting that he did not understand the meaning of the question?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a videotape of a jury in a murder case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a prosecutor be charged with misconduct for making comments that referred to "OG" in a news article?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof for a criminal charge?
California, United States of America
If the driver of a car is found to be a registered owner of the vehicle, can the driver also be found to have the consent of the other driver?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for misapprehension of evidence?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does Defendant have to admit to giving a victim impact testimony at the guilt phase of a murder trial?
California, United States of America
Is a court's failure to impose a mandatory fine or fee valid?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a frivolous motion?
Ontario, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a claim for deprivation of his right to due process against the Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing residence in Canada for the purposes of the Citizenship Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of voluntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Can a plea of guilty be withdrawn under section 1018 of the Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Is there an exception to the forfeiture rule when a defendant raises an issue reviewable de novo on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant waived their Miranda right?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will Flores appeal the Court's finding that Flores has failed to provide any factual or legal basis supporting its cause of action?
California, United States of America
Is it acceptable for a party to fail to appear for trial based on the assumption that an adjournment will be granted even if they are consent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a search conducted by a police officer was reasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to be entitled to a right to exercise his constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the grounds for striking a jury notice?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a restraining order holder's attorney fees recoverable as restitution?
California, United States of America
What is the state's concern in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
Does an arrest warrant for a defendant on supervised release need to be supported by an oath?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a child or spousal support order is valid?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a general release under which a plaintiff agrees to reduce support in exchange for receiving the proceeds of the sale of a house sale proceeds?
British Columbia, Canada
As a result of a motor vehicle accident, can a driver be expected to exercise her judgment perfectly?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the admission of new evidence in a civil case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for cross-examination of expert testimony in a motor vehicle case?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of collateral attack prevent a party from undermining an order issued by a court or administrative tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Rule 56.01(1) create a prima facie right to security for costs?
Ontario, Canada
Can a police officer be sued for mishandling or Manipulating evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts treated separate sentences for assault and robbery under section 1938 of the New York State Criminal Code?
"New York", United States of America
What is the definition of a class and what is the purpose of the class definition?
Ontario, Canada
Is a failure to stay an enhancement an improper punishment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for retirement in the context of a review of spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a no-consent adjournment be brought against a witness who did not speak English?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances will defendants be required to cite a section of the Los Angeles County Code of Civil Procedure in their answer?
California, United States of America
Is a police officer entitled to qualified immunity for using deadly force on a suspect who poses no physical threat?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining a person's eligibility for marriage?
California, United States of America
Does the Retirement Pension Fund Trust Rule from Saunders v. Vautier apply to an employee pension plan?
Ontario, Canada
Does a defendant need to remain on remand after a sentencing error has been found in the Superior Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on a motion to quash?
California, United States of America
Can a different officer than one who has formed the necessary reasonable reasonable grounds serve a notice of prohibition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an unreasonable amount of property?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant be convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated?
California, United States of America
Does the statutory right-of-way apply to the dominant driver of the vehicle?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for warrantless entry and warrantless search?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of attempted murder by reason of gang related violence?
California, United States of America
Does a federal prisoner who fails to raise a claim on direct appeal under section 2255 of the Criminal Code, default on the claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing the voluntariness of a confession?
California, United States of America
What is the date for a third amended complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will an award for attorney fees be reduced based on allocation?
California, United States of America
What is the Miranda rights of a suspect when questioned by a police officer?
California, United States of America
What are the relevant precedents for appellate review of qualified immunity dispositions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is relevance a threshold requirement for the admission of expert evidence?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the terms of a composition deed?
Ontario, Canada
Does a jury have to be instructed not to discuss the case in the presence of a reporter?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor be disqualified for failing to provide evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable standard of review and what is the deference required to review?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a flight instruction proper when a crime has been committed?
California, United States of America
What evidence exists that supports a claim that was made in trust by the Respondent?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to a continuance to prepare his new attorney to defend his case at a continued hearing?
California, United States of America
Does a judge have the power to overturn the presumption of testamentary capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an error can be deemed harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Criminal Code require a stay on the sentence of a defendant convicted of making a threat to kill a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of liability for a bartender who served alcohol to a driver who is later involved in a collision?
California, United States of America
Can a judge be found to have acted in an "arbitrary, capricious or patently absurd manner" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
When will a court review a defence counsel's failure to object to evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for the right of a victim of a crime to recover damages from the victim's creditors?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have an obligation to each defendant to pay the full amount of the victim's damages?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the scope of a statutory interpretation of a North Dakota Statutory Amendment to the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a judge or magistrate dismiss an action brought under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
Is a 47 year old printing press operator with a high school education and no supervisory responsibility awarded 10 months’s pay in lieu of notice?
Ontario, Canada
