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 relevant evidence in this case?
California, United States of America
Is there any need for a presumption of innocence in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant "target-witness" be found not guilty of a criminal charge for refusing to waive immunity?
"New York", United States of America
What is the effect of a finding that a minor has waived his right against compelled self-incrimination pursuant to the Fifth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have standing to complain about a violation of Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination?
California, United States of America
Is there sufficient evidence to convict appellant of attempted premeditated and deliberate murder?
California, United States of America
Does section 3626(b)(3) of the Civil Rights Act restrict the remedial jurisdiction of the federal courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for approving a settlement in a class action?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defense counsel be ineffective in not seeking exclusion under Miranda?
California, United States of America
How much do you know about a defendant's net worth?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will an indictment be dismissed on the grounds that the underlying statute is unconstitutional?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a witness statement given at the request of a police officer privileged?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of a trial court to instruct a jury on general principles of law?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer have the authority to order a person step out of their vehicle without drawing his weapon?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of remarriage on a compensatory support case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a coach have a duty of ordinary care not to increase the risk of injury to a player?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have an obligation to advise a defendant of the penal consequences of admitting their prior convictions?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of failing to raise an authentication objection in the trial court?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of the defence in the defence of duress?
Saskatchewan, Canada
When a testator devised by the testator in his will to certain named persons who were appointed executors and trustees of his estate, is his legacy void for indefinitability?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a solicitor be removed from the record who has a conflict of interest?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the severity of a sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the test for identifying a latent defect in a property?
British Columbia, Canada
How is a plaintiff's capacity to earn income assessed?
British Columbia, Canada
If a contract to sell peas has a description clause that says that the peas are not ordered or sold by description, can the contract still be enforceable?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Can a defendant appeal his sentence for assault under section 1170.18 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can the slip rule be applied to a motion where the slip is so bad that the slip can be appealed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a search that would have been lawful even if the search was conducted without the consent of federal agents?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a minimum security inmate have a constitutionally-based liberty interest in being assigned to or remaining in the minimum security facility?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What errors have been found on appeal in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for setting aside a decision of the authorizing judge?
Ontario, Canada
What are the elements of a categorical approach to a criminal charge of aggravated burglary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the law on unanimity in a charge of murder?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of section 352 of the California Criminal Code on a defendant's argument that he was deprived of his constitutional right to a fair trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for awarding statutory attorney fees?
California, United States of America
Can a restraining order be used to restrain speech that is not defamatory?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between mental health and physical health?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to appeal against his sentence for possessing and using a box cutter?
California, United States of America
Does the Property Assessment Appeal Board err in law in finding that there was no evidence to support the negative impact of a midden on the subject property?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors have been considered in determining whether a plaintiff has been rendered less capable overall from earning income from all types of employment?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining spousal support under s. 15.2(6) of the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion when a federal court refuses to adopt a plaintiff's proposed instructions to the jury on serving subpoenas on foreign diplomatic officials?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a personal injury case, is a defendant entitled to a reduced sentence for a violation of his probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for committal under section 548(1) of the Criminal Code?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first degree murder?
California, United States of America
What is the statute of limitations for a civil action brought by a plaintiff seeking equitable tolling of a bus stop?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a husband be ordered to pay occupation rent on behalf of his estranged wife when he has exclusive possession of the matrimonial home?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts treated identification issues in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements for a new trial in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
Does a person have the right to self-defense if he or she provokes a fight or quarrel with the intent to create an excuse to use force?
California, United States of America
Does a court have any authority or authority to award double costs for failure to accept an offer that ought to have been accepted?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard for a motion for a new trial based on insufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a Criminal Information Management Termination Order (CIMT) and what is the test for determining whether the elements constitute a CIMT?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a defendant's record of conviction in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the truth of a witness?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an amended pleading contains allegations which fall within the insuring agreement?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does the Eleventh Amendment bar actions against state officers in their personal or individual capacities?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for unanimity as to whether a defendant committed more than one crime?
California, United States of America
Is it appropriate for a law firm to have more than one lawyer manage litigation like this?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for reassigning a judge to a different judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a substantial federal interest sufficient to satisfy the elements of section 641 of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that an employer has a right to refuse to hire a Jewish engineer because of their faith?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases dealing with financial abuse of an elderly person?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a tort action for negligence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for judicial misconduct in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does the phrase "you may determine" apply to jury instructions in civil cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a no contest plea under section 1203.4 of the California Penal Code be reduced to a charge of assault against an illegal immigrant?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances has a defendant been convicted of assault after smoking a cigarette laced with PCP?
California, United States of America
Does a trial court abuse its discretion in limiting the testimony of defendant's character witnesses?
California, United States of America
Can a contingent fee arrangement between a paralegal and their client be valid?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any clear and unambiguous terms with respect to liability?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof applied in assessing the reasonableness of reunification services?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of establishing jurisdiction against a party who is not a party to a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for cross-examining expert testimony in a Charter case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to extend time to amend plaintiff's pleading?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff sue for ineffective representation of counsel in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for probable cause in a search warrant?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant waive a jury trial on the basis of a prior conviction?
California, United States of America
What are some facts that will be used in a motion to dismiss?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a fine line that can divide a significant or substantial injury from an injury that does not quite meet the description?
California, United States of America
Is a loan or mortgage company entitled to a liquidated damages claim?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who was found insane at the time of the commissioning of a crime be released from a state hospital?
California, United States of America
What is the history of a sub-rule at paras 62-65 of the Income Tax Code?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing a fiduciary obligation on a new relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for imputing income on behalf of a spouse who has failed to provide financial disclosure?
Ontario, Canada
Can a police officer detain a suspect for questioning 'when the circumstances indicate to a reasonable man in a like position that such a course of action is called for in the proper discharge of duty'?
California, United States of America
Where a search is conducted without a warrant, is the search presumptively unreasonable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a waiver of Miranda rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements of a judge to vary a custody order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of section 654 of the California Code of Civil Procedure on a plaintiff's claim?
California, United States of America
What are the principles to be applied in determining whether the court has jurisdiction over a workplace or labour relations dispute?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a jury deliberating without undue influence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to discharge a retained attorney at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving venue in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the defense counsel oppose the registration of a party?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a bank be liable for estoppel if it has a guarantee on its face that only three people signed the guarantee?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What are the reasons for denial of procedural guarantees?
British Columbia, Canada
Is access to the court for civil rights purposes and filing prison grievances protected by the First Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to be successful self-represented in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct on a writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will the Supreme Court of Canada consider the meaning of the word "publishing material posted to the internet"?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proof for a "settle and sue" legal malpractice action?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with a motion for a second penalty trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for refusing to allow an inquiry into whether a later will should be admitted to probate?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the meaning of the word "agreement" in common law?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a motion to include receipt of gifts as income?
Ontario, Canada
Does a failure to provide an adequate record on an issue require that the issue be resolved against the appellant?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used to determine whether a defendant was under the influence of drugs at the time of the murders?
California, United States of America
Does the Court have a supervisory role over appointed counsel on an indigent defendant's appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an arbitrator's approach to a fiduciary relationship issue?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an employer be held liable for refusing to enter into a collective agreement even if the employer makes an "irresistible offer"?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will the court grant a motion to dismiss a criminal possession action on speedy trial grounds?
"New York", United States of America
Does the Juvenile Court or the adoption agency have to inform prospective adoptive parents of every potentially troubling issue in the biological parents' family history?
California, United States of America
When will a motion to dismiss a preliminary injunction be dismissed?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a defendant has been ordered to produce a written argument in his own behalf?
California, United States of America
Does a dissenting opinion in a police lineup invalidate an identification of defendant in the police lineup?
California, United States of America
What is divided success in a family court case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of the Court of Appeal Tribunal’s "unreasonable" and "patently unreasonable" interpretation of policy by the tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a state petition filed after the expiration of the statute of limitations period?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the use of physical restraints apply to defense witnesses?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversal of a verdict in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for harmless error when there is an error in an educational guide to the statute of limitations?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on waiver of counsel in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will an interim order for sale be quashed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff has been found to have suffered from multiple sclerosis?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion denying a defendant's fourth motion in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What defines voluntary manslaughter and Involuntary manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Can a writ of mandate be issued to enforce an abstract right?
California, United States of America
What is the test for declining to review a habeas claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to a portion of future care that will be publicly funded?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving deficient performance in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can the executive exercise control over the records of a court?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the standard for assessing a defendant's criminal conviction for a lesser included crime?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between subdivision (a) and subdivision (b)?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion under Section 2255 of the Criminal Code allowing a judge to dismiss an evidentiary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a person nominated in a will as an executor have an adverse interest in the estate?
California, United States of America
What is the effectiveness of counsel in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for determining the permissibility of a defendant's waiver of the right to attend trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an employee to resign?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a military investigation into child pornography be included under the Personal Injury Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a criminal homicide and what is a manslaughter?
California, United States of America
Does an employer have to warn an employee that they have failed to meet their standard of performance?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the court need to consider all the relevant factors before making a decision on a "checklist" of factors?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a carrying-on of a business?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a constructive trust need to be imposed on the retirement and death benefits of a named beneficiary?
"New York", United States of America
How have the courts in the United States and Canada treated the issue of age discrimination in the hiring of bus drivers?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the common law definition of a "building" for purposes of the burglary statute?
California, United States of America
Can a strata corporation sue the owner of a condominium unit for breach of section 171(1) of the Strata Property Act?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant appeal a motion to unseal a search warrant affidavit?
California, United States of America
Does a declaratory judgment have the force of a final judgment?
"New York", United States of America
Is there a cause of action for breach of natural justice or statutory breach?
Ontario, Canada
Does a plaintiff have to rely on collateral estoppel on the merits of her malicious prosecution claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a claim against a defendant in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of juror misconduct?
California, United States of America
What jurisdiction does a judge have to medify or amend a custody order?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's brief commentary on the tactics of defense counsel constitute misconduct?
California, United States of America
Is it necessary that a full disclosure process is completed?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a public official be held liable for a violation of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure if they have a financial relationship with a private enterprise that does business with the public agency of which they are a member?
California, United States of America
Does absolute privilege apply to statements made by a lawyer in the course of representing a client?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a vexatious litigant is vexatiable on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the federal wiretapping statute protect privacy, even if the evidence is obtained by a private investigator?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admissible evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What are the costs claimed by defendants counsel on a partial indemnity basis?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to have appellate counsel's performance reviewed on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of an extradition hearing?
Ontario, Canada
Is a third strike defendant entitled to the same sentence as a second strike defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a pretrial identification procedure violates a defendant's due process rights?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that Victoria is a child of the marriage to the Respondent?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases where a court refused to accept oral testimony?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will s. 92(14) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms be reviewed by the courts?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does Defendant have any grounds to argue that the trial court erred from a finding that sexual conduct was not admissible?
California, United States of America
How have instructions been interpreted in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
Is it in the public interest to accept a complaint filed outside the six-month time limit?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a convicted felon in possession of a firearm still be eligible for parole under the Three Strikes Act?
California, United States of America
What is the test for multiple punishments under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Is evidence of a person's character and uncharged misconduct admissible in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a class proceeding be the basis for a legal proceeding if the claims presented in that proceeding cannot be sustained individually?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a litigant claim section 998 costs and fees if he is not the prevailing party?
California, United States of America
What is the test for revoking a probationer's probation, even if the probationer has committed a new crime?
California, United States of America
Can an attorney argue that defense witnesses with ties to the charter school movement are biased?
California, United States of America
Does the Miranda rule apply in the context of an allegation that the police improperly induced a suspect to give an inculpatory statement in order to get him to cooperate in the investigation?
"New York", United States of America
When will a court order that a child be relocated to a different parent?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a contract be voided if the contract is in breach of section 94(11) of the Condominium Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a common-law spouse claim under the Wills Variation Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the 5th DCA require proof beyond a reasonable doubt to satisfy due process concerns?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law in which defendants have been found not to have "color of title" but to have done so in adverse possession?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a disqualification motion?
California, United States of America
When a will is executed by a testator, does the law of England or Canada raise a presumption of knowledge and approval if the will is read by the testator?
British Columbia, Canada
What constitutes ineffective assistance to the court in granting probation to a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "active participation" in a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
How have the courts reviewed a referendum petition in the context of the California Assembly re-apportionation issue?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury trial in a workers' compensation case?
California, United States of America
Does the substantial evidence test apply when the First Amendment is not implicated?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of the court on a motion where the Master's findings are challenged?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on permissive inference in a witness statement?
California, United States of America
