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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.


Is a false allegation of sexual assault relevant to the issue of credibility?


California, United States of America

Can a jury find that Page 15 of the S.S.A.B.C.A textbook is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt?


California, United States of America

Does sexual orientation constitute an analogous ground of discrimination under s. 15 of the Charter?


Ontario, Canada

Is there any difference between a life sentence and the death penalty?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of the one strike statute on a motion for a new trial?


California, United States of America

How the death penalty is carried out and what conditions in prison might be for a person serving a sentence of life without possibility of parole?


California, United States of America

Does the discretionary function exception protect a government employee in a motor vehicle accident?


MultiRegion, United States of America

When will joint custody be awarded if the parents cannot communicate?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for determining whether the government has made a showing of conspiracy?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How does the prosecution in a civil case establish that there is a connection between a group of individuals with a common name, common identifying symbols and a common enemy?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review for a motion where a claim has been found to be in breach of the law?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the burden of demonstrating error on appeal of a search and seizure of a cigarette butt?


California, United States of America

What is the appropriate punishment for an act or omission that violates more than one criminal provision?


California, United States of America

What is the standard for reviewing a sentence for abuse of discretion?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is Elliott entitled to all expenditures that are reasonably necessary to promote his mental and physical health in the future?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the law of conflicts of interest for a solicitor in a personal injury case?


New Brunswick, Canada

Is a prosecutor immune from civil action under Section 1983 of the Civil Code of Civil Procedure?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there an existing public easement or right-of-way in the quit claim deed?


Nova Scotia, Canada

How has the Court in BC considered the family care allowance in the income of a foster care recipient for the purpose of calculating child support?


British Columbia, Canada

In reviewing a claim of judicial bias or misconduct, what are the implications of comments made by a judge?


California, United States of America

How have courts interpreted the concept of soliciting someone to commit a crime by offering a reward for information leading to the crime?


California, United States of America

Does a state procedural requirement governing a direct and collateral constitutional challenge to criminal charges need to be respected?


California, United States of America

What is the burden the (b) section of the California Vehicle Code imposes on a driver under the influence of alcohol?


California, United States of America

Does a prior prison term enhancement need to be remand to the trial court?


California, United States of America

Is there an abuse of the district court's denial of a motion for leave to amend a complaint?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a judge award prejudgment interest in a non-jury trial?


California, United States of America

Can a prison staff member retaliate against an inmate for filing a grievance?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the difference between Rock Magazine and Variety Show?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test to prove a violation of an inmate's right to access to the courts?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for making a determination that a plaintiff has a right to sue for damages?


"New York", United States of America

What is the next step in determining whether a left turning driver acted with reasonable care in the circumstances?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the importance of complying with court orders?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a court have any authority to determine an arbitration in a personal injury case?


California, United States of America

Is there a material change in circumstances affecting the child under a custody or access order?


British Columbia, Canada

Is it clear beyond a reasonable doubt that a rational jury would have found a defendant guilty absent the error?


California, United States of America

Can an individual change their adopted status?


Nova Scotia, Canada

Can successful defendants recover costs if jointly represented?


British Columbia, Canada

In resolving a Rule 12(b)(2) motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, can the court consider affidavits and other materials submitted on the motion?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for qualified privilege in media communications?


Ontario, Canada

Can a search warrant be used to search a car that has been stopped and searched by agents?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the factors for determining the appropriate compensation for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of amenities?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a motion for a new trial have to be granted because the trial court refused to grant a motion to sever?


California, United States of America

Can Champion use cumulative misconduct to prove just cause for dismissal?


Alberta, Canada

How is a motion to dismiss considered in the context of sexual assault cases?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for an attempt to pervert the course of justice?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for admitting evidence of prior sexual assaults?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for punitive damages for breach of contract?


British Columbia, Canada

What are some cases where a court refused to accept oral testimony?


California, United States of America

What is the difference between a motion to reconsider and the merits of the appeal?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can an inmate be charged with participating in a riot at a disciplinary hearing?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is gross vehicular manslaughter a lesser included offense of murder?


California, United States of America

What is the difference between the written and oral versions of jury instructions in a jury trial and the written version of the instructions given to the jury?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of care of a lawyer in Vancouver from 2000 to 2003?


British Columbia, Canada

In what circumstances will an unwed mother be barred from becoming a teacher's aide?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a defendant violated a condition of his release?


California, United States of America

Is a convicted sex offender entitled to probation for a non-forcible lewd conduct conviction?


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

Is evidence of a witness's religious beliefs admissible to prove credibility?


California, United States of America

Does a restaurant have to be liable for injuries sustained by a pedestrian who was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the road?


California, United States of America

What is the impact of the Respondent's request for a last chance to provide a sample?


Ontario, Canada

What is the standard of review for a motion to dismiss on double jeopardy grounds?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does the Supreme Court have any consideration to the Eighth Amendment's prohibition?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How does the appellate court review a trial court's decision on a disqualification motion?


California, United States of America

What is the quantum of independent proof required for a crime to be committed?


California, United States of America

What is the statute of limitations for a complaint alleging a violation of the FMLA?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for establishing a breakdown in a marriage?


British Columbia, Canada

How has the court treated the issue of joint and several liability for full restitution in a civil case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether an application has a reasonable prospect of success?


Ontario, Canada

Is a plaintiff entitled to compensation from the tortfeasor for medical care costs that are not covered by their own insurance?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of disclosing or disseminating information about a member of the sexual offender registry to the public?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for determining the sufficiency of evidence in an appeal?


California, United States of America

Can a defendant be punished under section 654 of the California Criminal Code for failing to comply with the requirements of Section 654, subdivision (a) of the Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

Under what circumstances can a police officer stop and frisk an individual based on reasonable suspicion of armed robbery?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for making out an inference or prima facie case of income imputation?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for sufficiency of evidence in a motion to overturn a finding that the evidence was inadequate?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a single physical act under Section 654 of the Criminal Code?


California, United States of America

What is the test for a charge of first degree murder?


California, United States of America

Is an uncharged offense necessarily included within a charged offense?


California, United States of America

What are the requirements for a writ of prohibition to review a motion for review of a denial of the 995 motion?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining liability at a summary trial?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for reasonable suspicion of criminal activity?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can the relatives of a law enforcement officer be disqualified as a juror?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for joint guardianship and sole custody?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for liability for sexual harassment?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining whether a police officer’s belief in using force was objectively reasonable?


Alberta, Canada

What is the standard of review for a defendant to challenge the sufficiency of the evidence?


California, United States of America

What is the test for commenting on the credibility of witnesses in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on discrimination against members of the same family?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a witness change his story after the initial interview?


California, United States of America

What is matrimonial debt?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What if the trial court erred by admitting defendant's statements?


California, United States of America

What is the standard of review for an appeal against a Deputy Judge making errors of fact?


Ontario, Canada

Can a criminal defendant obtain access to attorney-client correspondence from a private prison?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for judicial discretion?


California, United States of America

What is the test for determining demonstrated utility in a medical malpractice case?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

Can a motion for a new trial be denied because the clerk failed to mail notice of an order denying it to the parties?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for making a phone call that has no purpose?


"New York", United States of America

In what circumstances will counsel be disqualified as a witness?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for obtaining a warrant to collect DNA samples from an adult felony arrestee?


California, United States of America

Can a judge recuse himself from hearing a case?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for imperfect self-defense?


California, United States of America

Is probable cause a permissible basis for a traffic stop?


"New York", United States of America

What is the case law on security for costs against natural persons?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the burden of mitigation for the defence in a personal injury case?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for qualified immunity for an official who allegedly violated a plaintiff's right to sue?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the impact of disclosure of a court mediation document in a visa application?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What are the obligations of good faith in the performance of a contract?


Ontario, Canada

Is a claim for unjust enrichment a separate, stand-alone claim?


MultiRegion, United States of America

If the recipient of a disability benefit is a dependent on the recipient's income, does the table amount need to be considered inappropriate?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for loss of future earning capacity in a personal injury action?


British Columbia, Canada

How have the courts considered the burden of proof in the closing arguments?


California, United States of America

When dealing with an asset in a volatile market, when dealing with a fluctuating market, what is the appropriate date?


British Columbia, Canada

If counsel cannot agree on the costs of a motion, what is the time for both counsel to make their submissions?


Ontario, Canada

Is a defendant's sole defense in a civil case entitled to argue that the death of her son was a result of improper correction and discipline?


California, United States of America

What is the relevant case law on summary conviction and summary conviction?


Alberta, Canada

When will the court allow a jury to rehear counsel's argument?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a trier of fact’s assessment of a witness's testimony be undermined or undermined?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the optimum result on this motion?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What facts support a fiduciary relationship?


Ontario, Canada

What is the standard of review analysis for questions pertaining to natural justice?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Are there any cases where a defendant has been convicted of the same sex assault on the same victim?


California, United States of America

Does solicitor-client privilege extend beyond litigation privilege?


Ontario, Canada

What is the legal test for denying immunity for a defense witness?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is there any case law where a trial judge made an error by mistake?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a landlord have a right to withhold execution of a judgment for depriving a tenant of possession?


California, United States of America

Does a prisoner have to prove substantial damages to his mental health if they are denied medical treatment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a federal officer be removed from a civil case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the current sentencing of a sex offender who sexually assaulted a 22 year old woman while she was working as a sex worker?


Nova Scotia, Canada

What is the test for an award of damages for misconduct by a litigant?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does section 1203.03.12 of the Probation Guidelines apply to a defendant's Fourth Amendment rights?


California, United States of America

How have courts interpreted constitutional principles in the context of a family law case?


California, United States of America

What is the test for "abuse of discretion" on appeal?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of section 1170.1 of the California Criminal Code on sentencing of an inmate who escapes from a local jail?


California, United States of America

Can a judge rely solely on his or her own experience when determining fees?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the elements of the crime of being a felon in possession of a firearm?


California, United States of America

What is the limitation period for an action under s. 6(4) of the BC Statutory Code?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for inadmissibility and deportation of an individual who has committed a criminal offence?


"New York", United States of America

What are the instructions to a jury in a sexual assault case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a defendant in a criminal contempt proceeding seek to suppress evidence derived from a wiretap?


"New York", United States of America

What is the non-monetary benefit of a plaintiff in a personal injury case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a temporary relocation of a family home?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for ex turpi?


British Columbia, Canada

What is solicitor-client privilege?


British Columbia, Canada

Does the trial judge have the authority to inquire into the alleged error post-discharge?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the test for impeaching a witness in a criminal case?


California, United States of America

Does a litigant have a duty to prove the facts upon which the damages are estimated?


Ontario, Canada

Does a defendant have a sua sponte duty to instruct on imperfect self-defense?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a court deny a suppression motion against a police officer who violates the knock and announce rule?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the reasons for decision arising out of a trial that was about parenting and support arrangements for the parties' two-year-old son?


Ontario, Canada

On a motion to add a party to a tortfeasor on the basis of discoverability, does the discoverability principle apply?


Ontario, Canada

What is the test for presumptive effect on allocation in an indemnity action?


California, United States of America

What are the reasons of the trial judge's refusal to accept the Respondent's evidence that he requested a last chance?


Ontario, Canada

Is discipline imposed on city employees a violation of a fundamental right in employment?


California, United States of America

Is section 1201 of the Criminal Code of Nova Scotia invalid as to a convicted violent offender?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the state of the law in relation to discovery?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the findings of the California Superior Court of Appeal on behalf of defendant's attorney?


California, United States of America

What is the test for standing in the middle of a long-term disability case?


California, United States of America

Does the statute of limitations need to be tolled?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Does section 654 of the California Code of Criminal Code bar separate punishment for applying lubricant to the area to be used as lubricant for sex?


California, United States of America

Does a change of possession constitute giving?


Alberta, Canada

Is a judge immune from civil liability in a civil case?


California, United States of America

Does section 1203 of the California Penal Code require the perpetrator to either assault or batter the complainant with a firearm?


California, United States of America

Are instructions on the lesser included charge of involuntary manslaughter required in a motor vehicle accident case?


California, United States of America

In what circumstances will a police officer coerce a witness into giving a false statement?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of a non-parent third party to obtain relief?


"New York", United States of America

Does the Immigration Officer have a duty to give reasons?


Canada (Federal), Canada

What is the test for determining if a defendant has committed a criminal offence against another defendant?


California, United States of America

What is the state of the law in relation to disputes between railroads and their employees?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is considered harmless error by a jury in a personal injury case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is it misconduct to ask a witness to comment on their own credibility?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on the use of evidence that prior to arrest does not violate the Fifth Amendment?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the legal basis for denying a motion to suppress?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What is the test for a jury in a personal injury case?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the current state of the law on adverse findings of credibility?


Canada (Federal), Canada

Can a defendant be prosecuted for perjury under section 118 of the Penal Code for perjury?


California, United States of America

Can a court, rather than a jury, determine the appropriate remedy for a motor vehicle accident?


California, United States of America

What factors must be considered when assessing non-pecuniary damages?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the effect of misdescribing the order of deliberations to be undertaken by the jury?


California, United States of America

What is the current state of the law on a plea of guilty?


California, United States of America

What is the burden of proving a person is disabled?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Can a defense counsel raise a timely objection or admonition from the trial court to disregard improper comments made by the prosecution?


California, United States of America

What is the test for abuse of discretion in a sexual assault case?


California, United States of America

What is state law on a debtor's interest in property?


MultiRegion, United States of America

Is a statute de novo divisibility?


MultiRegion, United States of America

How would the result of a jury trial have been determined?


California, United States of America

What are the compensatory principles of a plaintiff's claim?


British Columbia, Canada

What is the test for abuse of power?


California, United States of America

Does the word "royalty" mean an intention to create a interest in land?


Alberta, Canada

Does a post-indictment lineup constitute a violation of an accused's privilege against self-incrimination?


California, United States of America

Can a plaintiff in an inverse condemnation action bring a claim against the state for the costs of defending the action?


California, United States of America

Does the expansion of strict liability under the banner of Rylands v. Fletcher to all hazardous activities such as sewage blockage in all hazardous areas?


Ontario, Canada

Does the tort of abuse of process apply to bystanders?


Ontario, Canada

What is the current state of the law on liability for negligent conduct in sports?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of Rule 57(15) severance on a loss of income claim?


British Columbia, Canada

Does a Respondent have the right to remain silent and to counsel?


California, United States of America

What is the effect of a Separation Agreement that states that each of the Applicant and the Respondent were represented by legal counsel?


Alberta, Canada

What is the test for establishing a "clearly established" right to sue for damages in a civil case?


MultiRegion, United States of America

What are the exceptions to expert evidence in medical malpractice cases?


British Columbia, Canada

Is a complaint-driven maintenance regime a policy decision?


British Columbia, Canada