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 a lesser included offense in a felony murder case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with an opening brief in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for mental illness or defect to determine whether a defendant was mentally ill at the time of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for discovering a tortfeasor?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on medical malpractice in cases involving unborn children?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a constitutional right to proceed without counsel?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law in which a plaintiff's complaint in a medical malpractice case has a psychological rather than physical explanation?
British Columbia, Canada
When a support order has been made requiring the respondent to attend a vocational examination, does the respondent have the right to receive a vocational report?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant appeal against his sentence for possession of a firearm while on remand?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a summary judgment application in chambers?
Alberta, Canada
Does the Attorney General have the power to appeal against a finding that a defendant had pre-force joinder?
California, United States of America
What is the range of sentences for a defendant convicted of attempted murder under section 12022.53 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to obtain access to an item in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for "not more than a certain term of imprisonment" in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for calculating the likelihood of a future loss of income?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the procedure for a party dissatisfied with an arbitration award?
California, United States of America
Does Cal.C.CRCRIM No. 220, No. 704 mean reasonable doubt or the burden of proof?
California, United States of America
Is an idea protected as a property right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an application for an order requiring a trial to be heard by a jury?
British Columbia, 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
In what circumstances will a plaintiff be demurrer in an amended complaint?
California, United States of America
Can a prison official's failure to decontaminate a prisoner after exposure to pepper spray lead to deliberate indifference to his serious medical needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a contract be declared unenforceable if one of the parties has not agreed to the terms?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant have a procedural right to a lesser included offense?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for discretionary registration for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Can a debt incurred as part of the purchase price of a property be traced to the property?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted statements by a prosecutor before the jury to demonstrate misconduct?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant need to prove a Page 17 of the Criminal Code to be successful in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there merit to the argument that relief was barred by the statute of limitations?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a defendant convicted of special circumstance murder?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for destroying evidence in bad faith?
California, United States of America
What is due care in the context of a motor vehicle accident?
"New York", United States of America
Is a person who aids and abets a crime a principal in the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is implied consent sufficient to establish a consent defense to burglary?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for correctness in a suspension order?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a defense counsel's duty to investigate and rebut any aggravating evidence that may be introduced by the prosecutor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a police constable ask a person's name and address without arrest?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the harmless error rule applied to suppress evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for habeas corpus relief against a prosecutor's misconduct in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for liability in electronic eavesdropping cases?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving that a lineup is unreliable?
California, United States of America
Does an affidavit that was made after the statutory period of limitation apply to a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to testify that he left presence of an armed aggressor to commit a crime under duress defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting a hearsay statement in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the record for certifying an action for medical malpractice?
British Columbia, Canada
Does not need to determine whether there was substantial evidence in support of defendant's unconsciousness defense?
California, United States of America
What is the basis for a reversal and remand of a city's request for attorney fees and costs?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will an indigent father be denied a Wende review if his appointed attorney cannot find any arguable issues?
California, United States of America
What is the test for qualified immunity in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for appeal against a sanction order under section 271 for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Does Section 6672 of the Federal Tax Code require an employer to withhold withholding from an employee, even if the employer pays withholding taxes to the employee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with allegations of improper disclosure at a preliminary hearing?
California, United States of America
Can a landlord withdraw from the residential rental market by withdrawing the rental property from the market?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for deliberate indifference in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the doctrine of constructive appeal apply where a governmental act or omission has prevented a defendant from filing a timely notice of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonableness of a decision by a police officer in a criminal case?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does the Attorney General have any authority or authority to compel a district attorney to produce evidence of a 'deal'?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appeal of Rule 52(b)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant liable for forfeiture if he uses deadly force against an intruder in his home?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where an in-custody defendant has been convicted of making a criminal threat under section 422 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the threshold for production in section 74 of the Children's Aid Society Act?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an agent to be paid commission for a sale?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversal of a verdict of guilty on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a child?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reversing a judgment against the state in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is a prison guard's physical sexual assault of an inmate offensive to human dignity and may violate the Eighth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal basis for an adoption in India?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for denying a motion for a new trial in a case where damages have been returned for special damages?
California, United States of America
Can a prosecutor improperly characterize defense counsel's argument as a "ridiculous" attempt to obtain an acquittal?
California, United States of America
How much weight should the court give to the children’s preferences?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a discharge under section 727 of the Bankruptcy Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to compensation for a shortened life?
Ontario, Canada
What is the impact of sexual abuse on a child?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disclosure of the names of individuals who have given information to the police?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a plaintiff would have suffered a secondary injury if they had not suffered the primary injury?
New Brunswick, Canada
Does a treating physician's opinion in a medical malpractice case have any bearing on the ultimate issue of disability?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test used to determine whether an employee is entitled to official immunity?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How is corroborative evidence considered in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to exclude evidence at trial?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a defendant be found guilty of making a criminal threat?
California, United States of America
Does a jury instruction misstate elements of the statutory crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is temporary sickness a cause for summary dismissal at common law?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a municipality liable for failure to guard against accidents due to dangerous or defective condition on its property?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the Criminal Code apply to stay the sentence of a convicted felon in possession of a firearm?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel based on a trial attorney's failure to make a motion or objection?
California, United States of America
Is Rule 11 violation of Rule 11 harmless if the court fails to mention the possibility of restitution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of prior criminal history on a defendant's knowledge of his constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
What is the range of sentences available under the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the rights of set-off rights of an innocent party?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party registered on the title of a property has a legal and equitable interest in the property?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard to meet on an application for certification to be granted by the BCSC?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the duty of a village to prevent a motor vehicle driver from going over a culvert?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of the appellant's failure to comply with the rules of the admiralty?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in assessing the credibility of witnesses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for retaining a lawyer's privileged information?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant not be liable for damages caused by a leak from a fourth floor cistern?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a duty under the Eighth Amendment to protect prisoners from violence at the hands of other prisoners?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant prevent a witness from testifying in court by preventing the witness from giving evidence?
California, United States of America
Does vouching in a criminal case affect the credibility of the evidence at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is a waiver of counsel for a defendant in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does the Saddleback Valley Unified School District have an obligation to pay attorney fees for attorney fees if they fail to enforce an individualized education program for an emotionally disabled child?
California, United States of America
Does the public interest in enforcing the Zoning Bylaw apply to the City of Toronto?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the court treated cases where a defendant committed three separate acts of sexual assault at the same time?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's sister-in-law who is on trial for a capital murder trial failing to disclose that she is a victim of the crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for interpreting the meaning of a specific section of a statute?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the proper limiting instruction to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated the issue of brake pads in a motor vehicle case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a prosecutor impeach a witness by leading questions implicating the accused in the crime?
California, United States of America
Is a purchaser's agreement to forfeit a deposit directly to the vendor if a land sale transaction does not complete?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a garnishee summons be set aside if there is no attachable debt?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for making a "prima facie" showing that jurors were being excluded on the basis of racial or group identity?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished for both conspiracy to commit murder and the lesser charge of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Can a claim concerning prejudicial effect of a violation of the Vienna Convention be raised in a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in the context of the Sixth Amendment right to speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is responsible for the deprivation of constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a motor vehicle accident case, is a driver allowed to drive his vehicle while unlicensed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on criminal conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a derivative action against a closely held corporation enforceable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a default in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant appeal a sentence imposed under section 646.9 of the Criminal Code for stalking?
California, United States of America
What is the test for negligence in relation to a perc?
Manitoba, Canada
Can hearsay testimony support a finding that a defendant consented to accompany the officers to the police precinct?
"New York", United States of America
Can a police officer use excessive force against an ordinary citizen?
California, United States of America
What is the applicable standard of review in general plan applications?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in the context of human rights cases?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for trespass to land?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on treatment for sex offenders?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review in cases where the prosecution relied primarily on circumstantial evidence?
California, United States of America
Does a federal law or constitutional right to self-representation apply at a parole eligibility hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a balance of convenience in the favour of an applicant?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for the Fourteenth Amendment right to substantive due process?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a federal court order dismissing an action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(j for failure to serve for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the liability of a defendant in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an uncharged sex offence be used as propensity evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
How have the courts in Scotland dealt with a decision made by the Landlord and Landlord Board in relation to the sale of land in the area?
Alberta, Canada
What is the effect of a post-trial denial of a tenant's claim against the landlord for breach of the implied warranty of habitability?
California, United States of America
Does the common law rule of discoverability apply?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an accomplice in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of relation back apply to a contract made by a person before he is appointed administrator?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a habeas petition containing unexhausted claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In what circumstances will a regulatory body be held liable for bad faith?
Ontario, Canada
Is the death penalty statute unconstitutional for failing to provide the jury with instructions of the burden of proof and standard of proof?
California, United States of America
What is the test for asserting Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a parent seeking a change in custody of a child when there is a prior order granting the mother permanent custody?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion for a new trial premised on denial of constitutional rights?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a party can sue a government minister for discrimination against them?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What constitutes prosecutorial misconduct if a prosecutor makes use of deceptive or reprehensible methods to persuade either the trial court or the jury?
California, United States of America
How has the concept of necessary evidence been applied to limit the use of a summons to witness?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does Section 3(a) of the California Motor Vehicle Code apply to a lack of due diligence?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted Section 924(c)(1)(A)(A) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are some cases where a judge has found that a plaintiff has been denied a right to sue for damages at a hearing?
New Brunswick, Canada
Is a statement made to a police officer after an assault a testimonial?
California, United States of America
What is the range of punishment for active participation in a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of the government's policy on the medical industry in the context of medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a verdict in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can an employer rely upon misconduct discovered after an employee has been dismissed to justify a summary dismissal?
British Columbia, Canada
When can an employee bring an action for breach of a collective bargaining agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "clear and unambiguous" language in a contract?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for commenting upon evidence at trial?
Alberta, Canada
What are the principles of the law of contract and what is the standard of the reasonable man?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for making a constitutional error in a psychological evaluation at trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a violation of the Prisoner's Duty of Allegiance?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted statutory interpretation de novo on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving disability in a motor vehicle accident case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the difference between competence to waive counsel and competence to represent oneself?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a substantial showing in a motion for inadequate representation?
California, United States of America
What are the requirements for a new trial under California Code of Civil Procedure section 657?
California, United States of America
Does a police officer need to wait for the driver to apply the brake pedal?
California, United States of America
Does an employer have an obligation to warn an employee of potential consequences for their absenteeism?
British Columbia, Canada
Is Fariba entitled to any capital increase in the value of her home?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of burden on the petitioner in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that the use of evidence that could not have been obtained but for the purposes of the trial was unfair?
Alberta, Canada
Is there an exception to the search of a car that is not a vehicle that is searched in a search warrant?
California, United States of America
In a scaffolding case, in what circumstances will a plaintiff be required to remove or replace scaffolding from the roof of a house?
British Columbia, Canada
If counsel cannot agree on costs for a motion, what is the date for the costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for interpreting a section of the Health and Social Care Act?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a jury to conclude "that the lesser offense but not the greater was committed"?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the misuse of trust funds?
Ontario, Canada
Is a police officer required to be an expert in the law of landlord and tenant?
California, United States of America
What is the argument that s. 36(1) of the Charter provides a barrier to the admission of hearsay?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review for a claim that the record does not support her conviction for elder abuse?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant in a paternity action entitled to appointed counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a false statement or representation under section 2101 of the Unemployment Insurance Code?
California, United States of America
Can a plaintiff continue to pursue a separate medical malpractice action for the same reason?
California, United States of America
Can an appellate court "reconsider" evidence presented at trial when there is a reasoned belief that the trial judge must have forgotten or misconceived the evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the role of a federal district judge in reviewing claims of transformative use?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for generic testimony from a child victim of sexual abuse?
California, United States of America
Can a party challenge a court's failure to fully articulate its reasoning in a motion to reduce the offense?
California, United States of America
Is it open to Ng to advance a claim founded upon the legitimacy of an April 13, 2008 offer?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Owner have jurisdiction to order access to records that are not covered by Section 35 of the Strata Plan?
British Columbia, Canada
In a civil commitment proceeding, is the exclusionary rule applied?
California, United States of America
When a prosecutor makes a recommendation of death in a criminal case, does he abuse the witness by making inflammatory comments?
California, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining an order for a minor to undergo surgery under the Children's Rights Act?
California, United States of America
Does the work and expense of opposing extraordinary fees need to be considered as a reason to deny extraordinary fees?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a frivolous complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for splitting a cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the scope of questioning in Rule 20(5)?
Ontario, Canada
What are punitive damages for defamation?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for restricting consideration of a custodial parent’s reason for moving?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test used to determine whether to award costs to the successful party?
British Columbia, Canada
