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 applicable deadline for a defendant to seek modification of a restitution order?
California, United States of America
Is a police report admissible at a parole hearing?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to obtain a warrant to enter and search his home after a fire has been extinguished?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of long delays in obtaining and obtaining documents from witnesses?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for overturning an order denying a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a shared parenting regime between a father and daughter?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a claim of undue hardship under the Child Support Guidelines?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the standard for certifying an allegation of sexual assault in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for suppressing evidence in a motion to suppress evidence?
California, United States of America
How has section 654 of the Criminal Code applied to count 9 of the assault charge?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review and deference of the Human Rights Tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
How have courts treated expert testimony on the "culture and habits" of street gangs?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of written examinations for entry-level and sergeant-level police officer promotions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Eighth Amendment prohibit prison officials from using excessive force against prisoners?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for establishing that a person who misused a government email address is responsible for the theft of government materials from a third party?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What aggravating elements have been found in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the Purchasers' arguments for a stay of execution of Colours' application for an arbitration order?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a wiretap warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to appeal against the imposition of costs in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for interfering with an investigator in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the posture of a worker who stands in an awkward position to operate an autoscrubber?
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 applicable standard of review and what is the standard of correctness?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for sexual assault under section 288(a) of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting and excluding evidence of an inconsistent statement by a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant can be convicted of a lesser included crime under section 1097 of the California Public Prosecutions Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of process?
Alberta, Canada
What is the current jurisprudence dealing with dismissal applications pursuant to Rule 22‑7?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a magistrate refuse to hear evidence or argument?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant relied on the testimony of victims of his prior crimes as mitigating evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a federal court's sentencing decisions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the relevance of a prosecutor's evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the enlarging statute of limitation after a cause of action has already been extinguished by the statute previously in force have any effect?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining if the parties (or one of them) have given priority to the family?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the use of special interrogatories without explaining their purpose to the jury confuse the jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an administrative tribunal entitled to costs on a judicial review?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for finding an employee to be dismissed without notice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for discovery of a law enforcement officer's personnel file?
California, United States of America
What is a physician's duty to diagnose?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a motion for partial satisfaction of a judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant invoked the right to selfrepresentation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a claim of misconduct is a plausible claim for relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a self-represented applicant amend the Assessment Questions?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 654 of the Criminal Code apply to a sentence for aggravated mayhem and aggravated kidnapping for ransom?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on possession of a counterfeit bill?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in relation to communications between solicitor and client?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for good faith in a police search warrant application?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on arraignment in municipal courts?
"New York", United States of America
What is probable cause for a warrantless arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between expert evidence for which notice is required to be given?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the anti-SLAPP provisions of section 425.16, subdivision (e) of the California Anti-SLPP Act protect a police officer who makes a statement on his own behalf?
California, United States of America
What is the test for bias in the context of a superintendent of motor vehicles?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duty?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a beneficiary's marriage to a spouse entitled to Social Security benefits under the Social Security Benefits Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will the probate court's comments on the issues of lack of consideration and fraud reflect the economic duress defense?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who has entered a guilty plea for the purposes of pleading not guilty to a charge of assault have the option of representing himself at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of criminal conduct in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are some cases that have been decided by federal courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for specific performance in real property?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a pro se complaint in a district court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have expert witnesses been assessed in a medical malpractice case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the presumptive sentence for a defendant convicted of aggravated first degree murder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the use of a constructive trust to redress the unjust enrichment of one person by another through their contribution to a common law relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review applied by the Court of Appeal to overturn a wife's award for spousal support?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How have the courts dealt with claims of prosecutorial misconduct by referencing religious practices in closing argument?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of a penalty clause in a personal injury case?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of estoppel on a plaintiff in res judicata?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for waiving a defendant's individual rights?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances has the court found a defendant wilfully ignored orders of the court to disclose financial information to the respondent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of the double jeopardy rule on a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the basis for a warrant under the Information to Obtain Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for specific performance in real estate transactions?
Ontario, Canada
Does the word "highway" include sidewalks?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the Charter on privacy, privacy and social security?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the res ipsa doctrine in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for forfeiture of a surety in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining privileged copies in a solicitor’s brief?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the requirements for a shared parenting arrangement?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does a motion to dismiss an appeal before a full written opinion on the same issue need to be considered by the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
Can a federal court dismiss an action as barred by the statute of limitations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining an injunction against a company that allegedly misappropriates trade secrets?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant on a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a stranger to the trust be held liable as a constructive trustee for breach of trust?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the required showing for a claim to "relay on a qualifying new rule of constitutional law"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an adult defendant be prosecuted for an offence which has not been proven at the preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is bound by a rule of criminal procedure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for granting occupation rent to a party of a marriage?
Manitoba, Canada
What are the elements of deliberation in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Is proof of guilt of a crime by a unanimous jury required at the penalty phase of a death penalty trial?
California, United States of America
Is a hostile work environment claim barred under the doctrine of res judicata?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for sustaining a finding of fact in dismissing a charge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an improper exercise of government discretion in the context of sidewalk inspections?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a prosecution called a witness who was not able to remember the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having constructive possession of a 30/30 rifle?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an amended compliant in a civil action brought by a plaintiff who alleges that she was subjected to physical abuse?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the Court considered the argument that a defendant has a constitutional right not to be punished on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a federal court overturn a federal district court's finding that appellant waived his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a shareholder entitled to recover for a wrong done to the corporation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal standard applicable to a motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an order denying a motion to amend a pleading to be appealed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a waiver of privilege be used to compel a witness to testify in testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a physician to develop the record at a medical malpractice hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What would happen if the federal grand jury found that an allegation of sexual assault against two defendants was false?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a section 186.22 gang enhancement?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the doctrine of duality in the context of a contract?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for severing a third party proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the prosecution have to disclose to the defense certain categories of evidence under section 1054.1 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances have courts considered whether a defendant used a real firearm in committing a bank robbery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a court to accept that a court-appointed receiver has acted properly in the sale of a bankrupt corporation?
Ontario, Canada
Does the felony-murder rule exist as an implication or an artificial concept not dependent upon malice?
California, United States of America
When will a jury not consider the consequences of their verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a divorce was not obtained?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a fiduciary relationship exists?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the "but for" test for causation in motor vehicle accidents?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for adjusting a testamentary to a spouse when the husband has a will?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the testator's duty to execute a will?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the range of sentences available to a federal district judge on a motion of appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for disturbing the status quo?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a jury instruction correctly states the law?
California, United States of America
Can a battered person who fears imminent peril can arrange to assault or kill her abuser in the future and still claim self-defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What is the "substantial evidence" standard of review under section 186.22 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the proper interpretation of a statute?
California, United States of America
What is the connecting factors test used by courts to determine if an Indian was entitled to employment on a reserve?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been successful in a personal injury action against an attorney?
California, United States of America
Does a lump sum award in a personal injury case have to be discounted as a tax-free lump sum?
British Columbia, Canada
Does Section 132 of the California Family Law Act apply to a family law hearing regarding wage garnishment?
California, United States of America
What are the legal standards for alleging misconduct by a prosecutor in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a maintenance order binding upon the estate of the Respondent?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a defendant bring a special motion to strike a cause of action arising from constitutionally protected speech or petitioning activity?
California, United States of America
What is the range of sentences a federal district court judge can impose on a sentence that runs concurrently or consecutively with an undischarged sentence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for enforcing an agreement where the applicant agreed to perform all his initial labour for free?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a jury consider whether a defendant's role in a criminal transaction was significantly lower than that of his two codefendants?
"New York", United States of America
What is the community response to the victim’s lack of access to independent legal advice?
Ontario, Canada
Does the one-third-the-midterm rule apply to a consecutive sentence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a petition under section 1170(d)(2) of the Ontario Statutory Review Act?
California, United States of America
Can a purchaser who employs the services of an inspector rely solely on the representations of the vendor?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Does section 288 of the California Penal Code protect children from sexual exploitation?
California, United States of America
Does Lance Armstrong have to argue that his statements were involuntary?
California, United States of America
Can an informant give evidence against a defendant in a drug case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the text of Proposition 36?
California, United States of America
Does the family exclusion provision of a personal injury insurance policy void because it is broader than the statutory definition of the Family exclusion provision?
California, United States of America
How is an order imposing sanctions reviewed for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a motion seeking a preliminary injunction?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for relief in habeas corpus proceedings when a jury error was made during the trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a defendant in a case of aiding and abetting?
California, United States of America
Does a court of equity having jurisdiction of the person of defendant have jurisdiction to enforce an injunction?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General's position on kidnapping require a live victim?
California, United States of America
Is a judge likely to change ongoing child care arrangements that meet the child’s needs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the basis of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a settlement in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is the word "deceive" in the criminal code sufficient to constitute harm?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a party who makes unfounded allegations against lawyers acting for the opposing party be sanctioned by the court with indemnity costs?
Ontario, Canada
Can a party to a motion brought before a judge before whom the matter is pending make and file a timely and sufficient affidavit alleging bias or prejudice against the judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim that the privacy of an inmate in a prison cell is being violated?
Ontario, Canada
Is there a mutuality of remedy for attorney fee claims under the California Civil Code?
California, United States of America
Does the statute of limitations apply to a claim for breach of warranty?
"New York", United States of America
Is a defendant competent to represent himself in a criminal proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a discretionary sentencing decision?
California, United States of America
Can a cigarette box containing heroin be searched in a search warrant?
"New York", United States of America
Does a no contest plea restrict the scope of an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for intervening in an appeal?
Manitoba, Canada
Does the McAnnulty rule apply to testimony that is based upon tests or experiments made by the experts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code require a trial court to stay the execution of a sentence in all counts?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a common law claim for negligent selection of a subcontractor?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for making a timely and specific objection and asking the court to admonish the jury to disregard the impropriety?
California, United States of America
Does post-arrest incarceration apply to the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for double recovery in a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the natural and probable consequences of the murder of a child?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a state discriminates against a particular class?
California, United States of America
What is the reasonableness of a permanent injunction?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does the statute of limitations apply to a claim under Section 1983 of the Federal Notice of Claim Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a postjudgment order denying a motion to set aside the judgment appealable?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant required to produce the evidence the state is relying upon to convict him?
California, United States of America
What is the test for federal habeas?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a husband owe a duty of loyalty to his wife?
California, United States of America
What is the proper test for determining whether a party has committed a crime by making false statements?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a warrant to arrest defendant?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts treated incomplete, incomplete, or equivocal responses to a voir dire questionnaire in a capital case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in the context of a summons issued by the Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is manufacturing methamphetamine a continuing crime that extends through time?
California, United States of America
What is the test for First Amendment freedom-of-expressive-association claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in B.C. on a duty of care of care for a born alive child?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a local government body be held liable for its failure to train employees or failure to provide different kinds of training?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does defendant have an obligation to pay money to plaintiff?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference between a libel action and a similar media action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant who was verbally disruptive during trial be denied a restraining order because he never became physically threatening?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sincerity in a claim of religious discrimination?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review required by arbitrators to give full effect to the acquittal of the grievor?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting new evidence on appeal?
Ontario, Canada
Can a breach of fiduciary claim be dismissed on the additional ground that there is no relationship between an accountant and his client?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an insurer recover damages from a cleaning service where a defective machine causes damage to a carpet in the home?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a plea of guilty to a charge of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on Miranda warnings?
California, United States of America
Can a judge be disqualified for prejudiced conduct?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a felony-murder special-circumstance allegation?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a sentence imposed by a federal district court on a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a drug with intent to pervert the course of justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "abuse of evidentiary rulings" in cases involving emotional bias?
California, United States of America
Does Section 3067 of the California Criminal Code require a search of a defendant's home under a parole agreement?
California, United States of America
