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 setting aside a finding of guilty under section 245 of the California Penal Code for assault on a peace officer or fireman?
California, United States of America
Is a juvenile entitled to a trial by jury in a federal juvenile delinquency proceeding?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for deliberate and premeditated murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether sufficient specificity has been provided to a defendant by the indictment and bill of particulars?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for judicial review of a report from the Human Rights Commission of Canada?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How has the product rule been applied to calculate the frequency of a multi-locus profile?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to claim damages for loss of earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a finding of contempt be made on a motion in writing on consent under rule 14(10) of the Family Law Rules?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for a sexual assault claim involving both direct and circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ordering occupation rent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a juror after a jury has declared it is deadlocked?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the "but for" test in the context of liability claims in motor vehicle accidents?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the appropriate amount of spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for variation in a spousal support order?
British Columbia, Canada
Is an allegation that defense counsel promised to fix things up for him sufficient to compel an evidentiary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an allegation of discrimination in a medical malpractice case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court overturn an agreement for the sale of a homestead made by an elderly father in good health and in possession of all his faculties?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the legal test for subrule 18 (14) of the Rules of Civil Procedure in Nigeria?
Ontario, Canada
Is a conviction for sexual assault supported by sufficient evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who has pleaded guilty in a federal criminal case bring a motion to suppress or return the evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any grounds to claim that appellant forfeited his right to challenge his sentence by failing to object when the court gave him the upper term on the robbery count?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be served by publication?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a director have the power to adjourn a shareholder meeting before it occurs?
British Columbia, Canada
When a majority of owners of a residential strata have voted to replace a carpet under their strata, can they force the strata to do so?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a judge to consider past parental conduct in assessing the best interests of the child?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a parent to have a right to visitation?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for judicial review of an interlocutory decision?
Ontario, Canada
What date is relevant for analysis of ground of opposition?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What constitutes a robbery if the crime is initially taken without use of force or fear?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a plaintiff was unable to make a rational decision about treatment?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for an instruction in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for apportioning costs between the usual tariff and the fast track rules?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the state of the law on the doctrine of 'not in evidence'?
California, United States of America
What is strictissimi juris?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the requirements of section 1170.95, subdivision (c) of the California Criminal Code for a jury to convict a defendant of first degree murder under the Felony Murder theory?
California, United States of America
Does a separate separate bit of evidence need to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a detective compel a defendant to give a statement to the police?
California, United States of America
What constitutes wilful misconduct in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of McCullough to the failure to object to a presentence investigation report fee pursuant to section 1203.1b?
California, United States of America
What is the test for showing a defense counsel to change their mind?
California, United States of America
Does a general objection to the admission or exclusion of evidence from a witness be sufficient to preserve an appeal?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated the issue of prosecutorial misconduct in a motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a convicted sex offender have to complete a sex offender program to be eligible for parole?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a university to recommend a recommendation for tenure?
Nova Scotia, Canada
How has the court treated a modification rather than a reversal of a judgment in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
Can a contributory negligence be found in a case where a pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the road?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
What is the current state of the law on credit splitting?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does an employer have to be held liable in discrimination for every policy breach committed by its employees?
Ontario, Canada
Is depositing the presumptively excluded funds into the sole name of the party claiming the exclusion entirely, but which account is used for family expenses?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a wholesale merchant who sells as above in large quantities to another trader, order that the second trader may distribute piece-meal to actual consumers?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of care for a professional?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge be disqualified under section 170.1 of the California Code of Civil Procedure?
California, United States of America
What are the principles of a motion for a new trial where a witness in a murder trial later dies before the trial has even begun?
California, United States of America
How has the court determined that a settlement agreement signed by all parties in a sexual assault case is enforceable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a motorcyclist is liable for a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to vacate a conviction for murder in the second degree?
"New York", United States of America
What is the evidence supporting a finding of felony murder based upon the commission of a burglary?
California, United States of America
Is this one of those rare cases in which the representation of a defendant by his assigned counsel was inadequate and ineffective?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for awarding attorneys' fees for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that defendant is responsible for causing a plaintiff's injuries?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for ratification by agency?
British Columbia, Canada
Does "use immunity" apply to a witness?
California, United States of America
Does a person have an exclusive right to manufacture and sell a product based on a copyrighted product?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What instructions have been given to a jury in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the maximum sentence the trial court can impose for a charge of assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a police officer preserve handwritten notes on a criminal defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that the lowest water level should be the boundary of a lake?
California, United States of America
What is a contractor’s obligation to repair or replace a defective electrical component in a residential property?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 12022.9 of the California Penal Code apply to a defendant who intentionally injures a pregnant woman and causes the termination of her pregnancy?
California, United States of America
Does section 22 of the California Penal Code apply to unconsciousness caused by voluntary intoxication?
California, United States of America
What is the test for asserting fifth amendment privilege in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of treatment for a plaintiff who is injured in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of relying upon details of the mechanism of injury in a medical report?
British Columbia, Canada
When a court of appeal has an appealable judgment or order before it, does the court have jurisdiction to affirm, reverse or modify it?
California, United States of America
How does the unfortunate event test apply to a motor vehicle accident?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a sentencing judge required to strike a balance between general deterrence and individualized sentencing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the reason why an application was adjourned for a protective disbursement in March 2015?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal based on a lack of cognizable legal theory?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is judicial estoppel applied in the context of a claim for damages against a defendant who failed to meet a specific legal test?
California, United States of America
Can a purchaser who was induced to buy a property by fraudulent misrepresentation seek compensation for all loss in fact suffered by virtue of the transaction?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for overturning a decision by a federal appeals court?
California, United States of America
How much publicity has been given to a defendant in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Does the court have a sua sponte duty to instruct on accomplice liability for felony murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for exhausting all remedies available to a prisoner in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the hearsay rule for business tax invoices?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for proof of intent in a burglary case?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on compensation for past loss of opportunity for future earnings?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the entrapment defense need to be consistent with the defense presented at trial?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have the right to proceed pro se?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing a Second Amendment claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a secretly recorded conversation be used in a personal injury trial?
Ontario, Canada
What is the proper approach to assessing the cost of a lawyer/litigant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of section 38905 and section 38904 of Chapter 6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure on the constitution?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on estate termination?
federal, United States of America
If DJ fails to apply for ODSP, does he have to enter the work force?
Ontario, Canada
How has the Court dealt with a timely notice of appeal?
California, United States of America
What constitutes a substantial burden for a plaintiff to change his or her religious beliefs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a husband be able to provide a substantial amount of cash to his wife pursuant to a restraining order?
Ontario, Canada
Can a motion to strike a jury notice be struck during the pandemic?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for using "hearsay evidence" in a personal injury claim?
California, United States of America
Can an appeal be directed against a nil assessment?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is section 172.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada constitutionally valid?
Ontario, Canada
Does a jury's rejection of the allegation that defendant acted willfully, deliberately and with premeditation foreclose a retrial on that allegation?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court refuse to give a cautionary instruction to a jury in a case where a witness testified that two of the robbers urged the manager to shoot the manager?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of Section 226 of the CALCRIM No. 226(1) of the Criminal Code on a witness testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having to present a defence in a criminal case before a judge who is not a lawyer?
"New York", United States of America
Is there any case law where a plaintiff is required to make a restitution claim for lost income as a result of speculation or speculation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the scope of prosecutorial immunity in the criminal justice system?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing an unconstitutional discrimination against young people in the selection process in the superior court?
California, United States of America
Can an employer be held liable for injuries sustained by an employee as a result of negligence?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada with respect to the Canadian approach?
British Columbia, Canada
Can Commissioner Pfau sit as a temporary judge?
California, United States of America
Can an appeal be taken in forma pauperis if the trial court certifies in writing that the appeal was not taken in good faith?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Secretary of State's test to determine whether a child is eligible for Social Security benefits have any constitutional implications?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for damages for a property that was strata titled?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts interpreted sentencing instructions in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a trial judge to examine witnesses from the bench?
California, United States of America
Is attorney-client privilege to be interpreted more liberally or strictly?
California, United States of America
What is the impact on future earnings of a spouse who takes up half of the domestic responsibility?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a police officer use co-ordination tests or ASD tests to issue a driving prohibition?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a convicted felon who has completed his sentence for a charge of assault under Proposition 47 of the California Penal Code apply to have his conviction reduced to a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
What is the test for contributory negligence against an injured plaintiff?
Ontario, Canada
Is the evidence of a defendant's prior sexual abuse evidence prejudicial?
California, United States of America
Does a jury have to agree that a defendant would prefer a guilty verdict than a hung jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a driver’s failure to observe the rules regulating the traffic of the streets?
British Columbia, Canada
What is sufficient evidence to overturn a jury's verdict in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does the fact that a jury failed to reach a decision in a sexual assault case have a basis for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on intoxication?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a juror?
California, United States of America
Does the use of violence, menace, fraud, or deceit elevate false imprisonment to a felony?
California, United States of America
What is the test for excluding pornographic movie testimony as a sanction for the defense not providing timely discovery?
California, United States of America
What is the test for specific performance of a contract?
Ontario, Canada
Does a state court's finding of procedural default preclude a federal judicial review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in the context of undercover operations where the agent is an invited informer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in respect of counsel's tactical decisions?
California, United States of America
Is there a constitutional right to file frivolous litigation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for punitive damages in motor vehicle accident cases?
California, United States of America
Does the court's supplemental instruction in a criminal case significantly lower the prosecution's burden of proof?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility of an allegation of sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an application for adjournment of a trial be heard at a Traditional Maritime Court of Justice?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a statement containing all facts necessary to support an opinion?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the reasons of Clublink’s application?
Ontario, Canada
What is the state's burden of proof in revocation proceedings?
California, United States of America
What is the test for good faith in a relocation application?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a motion judge's decision to grant summary judgment sufficient deference?
Ontario, Canada
Does Little have a right to cross-examine an opposing witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with prejudicial juror misconduct in civil cases?
California, United States of America
Does an inmate have to exhausted his administrative remedies before filing a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the failure of a prosecutor to separate a separate trial from a single trial affect a jury's verdict?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining the validity and strength of a plaintiff's claim at trial?
British Columbia, Canada
When will an arbitration panel award damages for misrepresentation on a medical malpractice claim?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used in determining whether a witness is truthful and accurate?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a warrantless search in a Fourth Amendment case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements for a set off?
Ontario, Canada
Does the statute of limitations apply to a borrower who alleges that he was defrauded by his bank?
California, United States of America
If a juror makes a derogatory remark about defense counsel at trial, is that prejudiced expression cured by instructing the jury to disregard any unpleasant evidence that might be presented?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of a defendant challenging the sufficiency of evidence at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a corporation be sued for intentional infliction of emotional distress?
California, United States of America
Is a man who was released from a supervised release order based on a finding that he committed statutory rape a sex offender?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a sentencing court acting in excess of its jurisdiction and imposes an unauthorized sentence when it erroneously stays or fails to stay execution of a sentence under section 654 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a panel of the US Supreme Court overrule a decision of the previous panel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test to determine if an ordinance is a valid exercise of police power?
California, United States of America
What are the consequences of direct or indirect comments by a prosecutor on a defendant's failure to testify on his or her own behalf?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for deliberate indifference in the context of medical malpractice cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law or case law that would have changed the disposition of a motion against defendant in the Superior Court?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a refugee seeking to enter Canada on good grounds of persecution?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for establishing right-of-way for pedestrians over a sidewalk?
Ontario, Canada
When is an annuity payment included in income for purposes of calculating child and spousal support?
Ontario, Canada
Is a wife entitled to a judgment against her husband even if it is impossible to enforce the judgment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overruling an objection to a prosecutor's statement?
California, United States of America
What is "fresh evidence" introduced by the parties in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the courts in Middlesex County dealt with the issue of sexual assault?
Ontario, Canada
Does a dissenting opinion in a police lineup invalidate an identification of defendant in the police lineup?
California, United States of America
What is the test for waiving the statute of limitations in a contract?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is a general advertisement sufficient to constitute a breach of a non-solicitation covenant?
Alberta, Canada
What is our review of a trial court's control of closing arguments?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of a long delay in filing a late-filed complaint?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defendant obligated to pay a fee to a plaintiff’s counsel?
British Columbia, Canada
What are reasonable notice awards for short-term employees?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for obtaining production of documents from a solicitor who performed legal work for the deceased?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has admitted to making a series of errors?
California, United States of America
What is the minority defense in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be found guilty of unlawful homicide even if the evidence establishes a right of self-defense?
California, United States of America
Is a waiver of a trial by jury required to be in writing?
"New York", United States of America
Is appellant's opening brief in his application for an amendment to his complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the amount of actual custody credit awarded to a defendant convicted of murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility in a civil case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will imputation income for spousal support be imputed?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Are there any exceptions to a jury finding a defendant guilty of murder under section 1157?
California, United States of America
Can a trial court take judicial notice of the fact that a crime was committed in an incorporated city?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for judicial review of a 24-hour driving prohibition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to self-representate in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Can a search warrant be used to search a car containing marijuana?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to suppress if the property or evidence relates to a misdemeanor charge?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a child's failure to comply with a parenting order?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for a motion for attorney's fees under Section 523(d)?
federal, United States of America
What factors will a federal court consider in determining whether a defendant's acceptance of responsibility has been manifested at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
