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 a plaintiff to bring an appeal against an instruction in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty under section 1237.5 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for whether a private individual acts as a government agent for Fourth Amendment purposes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for assessing loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of expert testimony in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the upper limit for lawyer and law clerk preparation time at trial for a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for demonstrating a serious medical need in a medical malpractice case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for pinpointing a defense theory of the case?
California, United States of America
Does the mootness principle apply to interveners in a matter of public interest?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of wearing a backpack containing a loaded revolver while being pursued by a police officer?
California, United States of America
When will a plaintiff have to present his claims to the courts in a context in which they would be considered on the merits of the claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the upward adjustment of a defendant's income before trial apply to attorney defendants who assist in a fraud case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a parent liable under section 272 of the California Penal Code for failing to supervise or supervise a minor?
California, United States of America
Does the co-conspirator exemption automatically comply with the Sixth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What rights does a prisoner have when he is charged with a disciplinary violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances can a gathering be stopped by the police?
"New York", United States of America
Does s. 3(2)(b) of the Income Tax Code require spouses to share expenses with each other in proportion to their respective incomes?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a jury's finding of nuisance "necessarily include a finding of negligence"?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated a motion to strike one or more of a defendant's prior strike convictions?
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 term "standby counsel" apply to the purpose of providing assistance to a defendant during trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of a portfolio manager to advise the client of the risks associated with the portfolio?
Ontario, Canada
What is the time limit for admitting to a prior sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the purpose of section 71 of the New York State Code of Civil Procedure?
"New York", United States of America
Is intent a factor in determining whether a search warrant can be used to search a person's vehicle?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the likelihood of the accused being prejudiced at trial?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for First Amendment right to access "information of potential interest and value"?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant convicted under the pre-Proposition 36 version of the Three Strikes law as a third strike offender of possession of a firearm by a felon entitled to resent his sentence?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the argument that sexual assault is committed at a different time and place?
California, United States of America
What are the elements necessary to convict an individual of causing or abetting a crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Court have jurisdiction to grant relief against unconscionable bargains?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a claim for damages for psychological injury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of review for a determination by an immigration officer of a foreign national under section 139 of the Regulations?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a notice of appeal constitute a request for a certificate of probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a search warrant authorize the seizure of an object in plain view even if it is not listed in the search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the multiple-murder special circumstance?
California, United States of America
Can a commission agent be held responsible for the failure of a purchaser to pay their commission?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for an affirmative defense in a contract for the payment of money only?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for overturning a finding of error in an evidentiary ruling?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a police officer's admonition that the driver is free to go a factor in the analysis of the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Can a claim to vary a child support order if the child is no longer eligible as a beneficiary?
Ontario, Canada
What is the court’s duty to intervene and change the schedule of parenting?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for excluding or admitting testimony of an undisclosed government witness under Rule 12.1(b)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes "good cause" for delay in a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of breach of fiduciary duty in an aboriginal dispute?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a medical decision to withhold antibiotics was an independent factor in the prosecution of a physician for murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a confession was coerced?
California, United States of America
Can a company be held liable for hiring an independent contractor as its agent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for equal protection in the context of an involuntary commitment statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that prostitution occurs on the premises?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a federal error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for suppressing evidence that has been seized unlawfully?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing attorney fees?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a child's father required to contribute towards their post-secondary expenses?
Alberta, Canada
Can a police officer be held liable for failing to apprehend a felon who had been on surveillance at a laundromat?
California, United States of America
What factors are relevant when seeking to withdraw an application?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of a Pierringer Agreement?
Alberta, Canada
Can a separate objection be waived to the use of hearsay contained within a police report?
California, United States of America
In a motion for summary dismissal of two separate personal injury cases, what are the reasons for dismissing the cases?
California, United States of America
What is the proper test to apply on a Rule 21 motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the meaning of a motion to review a motion for review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is counsel ineffective for failing to move for severance where it was reasonable that the motion would be denied?
California, United States of America
Can uniformed police officers attend the opening statements of a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
Is the crime of carrying a loaded firearm a continuing offense that did not end when appellant drew and fired the weapon?
California, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of the business records exception?
California, United States of America
Is assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury an included crime within the crime of torture?
California, United States of America
Is the Affidavit inadmissible on appeal?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for res judicata in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an employer recover damages from an employee who damages a vehicle?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the actual actual days in custody for a defendant who was charged with assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving a claim against the Estate of the Defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person is legally entitled to sue for damages under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a police officer to be found to be in breach of an unconstitutional ordinance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a will was signed by a testator who appeared to understand and approve the contents?
Alberta, Canada
Can a jury be pressured into a verdict by the trial court?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated a motion to revoke a defendant's probation?
California, United States of America
Is section 1237.5 of the California Criminal Code applicable to a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for submitting a structured judgment in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the court determined early retirement income for a father who takes early retirement from a hospital and private practice?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for identifying the issue to be reviewed in a review hearing?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the factors that the court should consider when making a custody decision in a custody matter involving a planned move away?
California, United States of America
What is the test for sentencing a child to a life sentence in a homicide case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the phrase "it is what it is" in the context of drug possession?
California, United States of America
What is the test used to determine whether a defendant has been found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
How has the court disposed of a motion alleging that the trial court failed to conduct an inquiry into the grounds for appellant's dissatisfaction with appointed counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "special circumstances" in a limitation period application?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law in which counsel has been found to have acted in a reasonable manner or otherwise?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Court of Appeal in New South Wales consider whether an Australian court made a mistake in applying the relevant law?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the basis for a motion to vacate a criminal conviction for participation in a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion to suppress or exclude under the Miranda?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the Criminal Code apply to the possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life or cause grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
What is the definition of "active participation" in a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the sufficiency of the evidence to support the damage award?
California, United States of America
Does a motion to reopen or reconsider a final order of deportation need to be consolidated with a motion seeking to reopen and reconsider?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Fourteenth Amendment prohibit the states from attaching the term "aggravating" to factors that are constitutionally impermissible or totally irrelevant to the sentencing process?
California, United States of America
When the clock starts running, can the clock start running?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a federal charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for presumptive effect on allocation in an indemnity action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an application to have a Superintendent of Motor Vehicles granted leave to appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does an employer need to consult with the employee before reversing a decision made by the employee's doctor?
California, United States of America
When will a union be found to have breached their duty of fair representation by not communicating with a union representative?
Alberta, Canada
Is a waiver of a defendant's right to a jury trial valid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for spousal support in a long term marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a mistake of identity in issuing an arrest warrant invalidate a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to full disclosure?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for making a diagnostic error in a patient?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "all material facts" in a motion?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law supporting a claim of discrimination in promotion in the context of employment law?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Under what circumstances will a witness be allowed to give evidence to a jury?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting hearsay evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the non-violent crime of unlawful driving or taking a vehicle trigger a longer sentence under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for review of a trial court's exercise of discretion in admitting or excluding evidence?
California, United States of America
Is a contract for the sale of goods implied in statute or common law?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a motion to dismiss a pro se complaint containing only conclusory, vague or general allegations of conspiracy to deprive a person of their constitutional rights withstand dismissal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a presumption in the absence of an insured?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a finding of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
Is a limited term support order final?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of alleging facts against different parties?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have the burden of proving whether a loss occurred and as to the amount of loss?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a mandatory minimum sentence without parole?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant need to register as a sex offender pursuant to section 290 of the California Child Protection Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a motor vehicle accident was caused by negligence?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for dismissing information under section 1385?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing eligibility for relief in a refugee case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the reasonableness factor in determining whether a plaintiff would have accepted an offer to settle?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any cases where a defendant was denied the right to the death penalty by a jury?
California, United States of America
How has the court dealt with property division and spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the principles that govern the assessment of future care costs?
British Columbia, Canada
What legislation, if any, should have been enacted?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the lex fori in common law?
Alberta, Canada
Does an inmate who does not claim inadequate law library or inadequate legal assistance need to state a claim for denial of access to the courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of section 922(g)(5) of the Immigration Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the implications of Proposition 8 of the California Supreme Court?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff refer to prior pleadings in order to make an amended complaint complete?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the tort of intentional infliction of mental suffering be extended to the same tort of unlawful interference with another's relationship?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a contingency agreement enforceable for attorney's fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing in place of a parent?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes deliberate indifference in prison medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting or exclusion of evidence under section 352 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that evidence is preclusion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of discretion in in-court identification?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a certificate of probable cause required for an appeal from a denial of a motion to vacate pursuant to section 1016.5?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an individual to be held liable in tort for intentional or negligent acts that cause injury to another person?
California, United States of America
What is the exclusionary rule regarding derivative evidence acquired as a direct or indirect result of unlawful conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having a fair and impartial judge?
California, United States of America
Can an appeal lie from a denial of a motion to vacate a judgment?
California, United States of America
Is there any conflict of interest between a defendant and Attorney Gazzigli?
California, United States of America
What evidentiary issues will be considered in the evidentiary review of a motion to prohibit the use of the word "hearsay" in the context of the application?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a warrantless search of a bank records a violation of privacy?
California, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the confrontation clause when an expert recites statements from a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of a document presented before the Court of Appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test to determine suitability for a summary trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the doctrine of collateral attack?
Ontario, Canada
Does the act of being armed with a firearm necessarily require possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a declaration of false imprisonment under the hearsay rule?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of the tort of negligent pre-contractual misrepresentations?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
What are the pleadings in a personal injury case?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first-degree murder where malice was not the intent to kill in the absence of sudden quarrel or heat of passion?
California, United States of America
Is insufficient evidence sufficient to overturn a conviction?
California, United States of America
Is Section 654 of the California Criminal Code applicable to multiple punishment?
California, United States of America
Can a judge retroactively strike a serious felony enhancement in furtherance of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a motion brought by the Court of Appeal against the California Board of Administration?
California, United States of America
Can an application to strike a plaintiff’s pleadings in the context of allegations of conspiracy be struck?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the qualifying language in an instruction on the effect of a violation of a statute or regulation?
California, United States of America
Does the limitation period under section 626(d) of the Health and Safety Code need to be equitably modified?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of a section of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure when it refers to "presumed to have meant what it said"?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor impeach a witness by leading questions implicating the accused in the crime?
California, United States of America
How has the court applied the statutory presumption in determining whether there was actual knowledge or not?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a criminal defendant to successfully appeal against his conviction for sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search of a fur store?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to acquit a defendant in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements for a successful claim for negligent misrepresentation?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant entitled to instruction on his own theory of defense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where there is no finding of who set fire to a house?
New Brunswick, Canada
How have the courts considered the credibility of a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How have courts considered the conduct of an executor/trustee in determining compensation and costs?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the effect of a prevenient arrangement that all material required on a specific contract will come from the same supplier?
Alberta, Canada
Does a delay in receiving medical treatment constitute deliberate indifference?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for exhaustion in a motion for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the likelihood of a plaintiff receiving a management fee from a financial advisor?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for evidence of abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What factors must be considered when determining whether a couple is living in a marriage-like relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a finding of incompetence be used to determine whether a defendant is competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
What constitutes substantial evidence for a finding that resisting the executive officer was a threat or use of force?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant evidence test in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a trust relationship?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a court allow a defendant to charge a second counsel fee?
Alberta, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has been convicted of possession of a firearm without a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
What evidence was sufficient to support a jury's conviction for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden on a party alleging inadequate assistance?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review required for a motion to remove a person from a jury?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a probationary period is relevant to an appeal from a denial of disability benefits?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for granting an interlocutory injunction in a defamation case?
Alberta, Canada
Does Defendant have to prove that malice is presumed under the felony-murder rule?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on brief perusal of the contents of a book?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct against a prosecutor who made disparaging remarks to the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proof in a motion challenging an administrative decision?
MultiRegion, United States of America
