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 specific intent required in a felony murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for breach of good faith under a life insurance policy?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant waive the right to a jury trial under the federal Constitution?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant waive their right to appeal their criminal conviction as a result of a negotiated plea agreement?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be handcuffed during questioning?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a variation to the terms of a parenting order under s. 17(5) of the Divorce Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between evading and assaulting a police officer and shooting at officers?
California, United States of America
What is the state's position on the doctrine of judicial review?
California, United States of America
What are the principles governing when a new issue will be considered on appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any cases where a director resigned but failed to inform employees for 2 months that the company was no longer operating?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for possession of a controlled substance?
California, United States of America
When a court suspends imposition of sentence and places a defendant on probation but later revokes probation, but later imposes sentence, what is the difference?
California, United States of America
What are the circumstances for finding a murder confession coerced?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor commit misconduct if he attacks the integrity of defense counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of removal of a refugee who has applied for a sponsorship application?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for involuntary confessions in criminal cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has been prejudiced in a jury trial?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of affirmatively demonstrating error?
California, United States of America
What is the test for calculating spousal support under the SSAGs?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a “crumbling skull” plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the limitation period for bringing a negligence claim against her current lawyers?
Ontario, Canada
How has Section 286 of the California Criminal Code been used to prosecute a defendant who committed sodomy on a victim who did not understand the nature of the act?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a claim of erroneous exclusion of admissible evidence?
California, United States of America
Does defendant have to be specific in their objection to a search?
California, United States of America
How is the non-pecuniary losses of an already disabled individual measured?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a defendant who pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and possession of a dangerous substance while still serving time served serve time served under a plea bargain?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a "vested right" to attend a parole review hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the procedure used to obtain a warrant or court order to obtain an unauthorised search warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the rule of causation in cases involving multiple defendants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a reasonable trier of fact could find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for joint tort feasors in a claim for negligence?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for probable cause?
California, United States of America
What is attorney-client privilege and what is the test?
California, United States of America
What are the costs of a motion to quash?
Ontario, Canada
Is a failure to pronounce sentence on count IV section 12022.3 an unauthorized sentence and subject to correction on remand?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for identifying an objective in the context of section 1 analysis?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defense counsel waive jury?
California, United States of America
Can a judge who is a defendant in a civil matter refuse to testify as a witness or witness?
California, United States of America
Is a pretrial detainee entitled to the same due process rights as a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for determining whether a party has breached a duty of care and is negligent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the state of the law in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a decision by a board of variance record its reasons for allowing an application to vary?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a landlord has a right to evict a tenant who has not paid rent to the landlord?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a cost of future care award?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion for judgment of acquittal under section 1118.1?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of defamatory statements in the context of defamation claims?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to an instruction that pinpoints the theory of the defense?
California, United States of America
Does Acquittal of felony murder in the guilt/innocence phase prevent the state from seeking the death penalty on the grounds that the killing occurred during the commission of a felony?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 654, subdivision (a) of the California Criminal Code apply if a court imposes a concurrent or consecutive sentence for a separate crime arising from an indivisible course of conduct?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General oppose a late notice of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a waiver of a constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for being able to pay for medical malpractice?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to determine whether a defendant has been found guilty of misconduct in a jury trial?
California, United States of America
Can an opposing attorney seek relief from a judgment, dismissal, or other proceeding against the opposing attorney?
California, United States of America
Is there any dispute that count four was properly joined under section 954 of the California Criminal Code because it alleged violation of the same statute as count three?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will arbitrator determine the wage rates for year three of a three year collective agreement?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion in a motion to withdraw a guilty plea?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted section 1018 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant makes a statement in open court that authorizes or adopts a motion to withdraw his plea?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a motion for a speedy trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a section 2255 motionant to challenge a guilty plea based upon a violation of Rule 11?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "aidle and abets the commission of a crime"?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of demonstrating opportunity to earn income imputed?
California, United States of America
What proper grounds exist for a breath sample to be taken?
Alberta, Canada
What is the authority for a finding that a driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle accident was mentally unfit to drive?
California, United States of America
Is there any basis for objection on the grounds that a witness has failed to object?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for adding a defendant to a claim where the limitation period has not yet expired?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether there is a genuine issue requiring a trial based on evidence filed without using Rule 20?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "proved self-defense"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a 10 percent penalty under section 5814 of the California Motor Vehicle Accident Benefits Act?
California, United States of America
Does the California Supreme Court have authority to set a cap on the amount of regulatory fees paid by the California Assembly?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the maximum award negotiated and ordered payable is not reduced to the maximum?
British Columbia, Canada
As a re-adjudication detainee, as a pretrial detainee, what are the implications of this?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for finality in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
Are there any exceptions to a jury finding a defendant guilty of murder under section 1157?
California, United States of America
Does the trial court abuse its broad scope of photographs of a murder victim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a decision by an administrative board is an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
When a spousal support order is varied as a result of a change in circumstances and a review of the support order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion for acquittal under section 1118 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the doctrine of instructing a jury not to convict a defendant of a false denial of guilt?
California, United States of America
Does Aitkin J. apply a rule of general application regarding stays of parenting pending appeal?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an accused waived his right to counsel and remained silent before making a statement to the police?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defense of accident or misfortune?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of appellate review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
Does the jurisdiction of the Surrogate's Court extend to the interpretation of contracts for the sale of securities?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for reversing a judgment in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a heat of passion crime?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where the condition imposed by the Court of Appeal on a plaintiff's right to privacy is unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
If a fiduciary relationship between a financial advisor and a client has been found to be fraudulent, what are the reasons why, if any, would the courts and society support such an effort?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts treated the issue of misbehaviour in the context of prison security issues?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for an action brought by a unionized employee against a trustee of an industry retirement fund?
"New York", United States of America
What effectual relief can appellant seek even if we address whether appellant was entitled to discovery in connection with respondent's attorney fees motion?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have to undergo post-mortem tests which might have exonerated him?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a court review the agreed upon attorney fees in a class action settlement agreement?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a federal district court's refusal to dismiss a state law claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is relevant evidence in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does a prisoner have a constitutional right to access educational and rehabilitation programs in prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have to prove discriminatory intent to avoid liability under section 3604(a)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a witness have a duty to keep a lookout?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for dismissing a motion without leave to amend?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with allegations of sexual harassment in employment law?
California, United States of America
Can a signatory to an arbitration agreement compel a nonsignatory to arbitrate against the other signatory?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can the defence of fair comment be defeated?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a long-term offender entitled to a lifetime restriction or conditions?
Ontario, Canada
What is the difference between an officer and a civilian?
Quebec, Canada
What is the standard of damages for non-pecuniary damages in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to dismiss an action brought by a plaintiff who failed to state a cognizable claim for relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the quantum of damages for future loss of capacity and cost of future care?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the minority rule apply to judicial estoppel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When a police officer sees a person working with a camera and driver's license working with their confederate, can the officer seize the items from the place where they were hidden?
California, United States of America
Can a witness be cross-examined on the issue of credibility?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of stare decisis apply to a rule of property?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of insufficient evidence in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is Spousal immunity available to the wife in a motor vehicle accident action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a court to determine a litigant's legal fees costs?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to suppress confessions and admissions obtained by the police as a result of an unlawful search or seizure?
California, United States of America
What is the test for direct accomplice in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Can an employer terminate an employee for having made a complaint to their employer about unsafe working conditions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for scandalous, frivolous and vexatious pleading?
Ontario, Canada
What is the leading case on the tort of misfeasance in public office?
British Columbia, Canada
Are attorney fees recoverable as an element of damages?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a family agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors will be used to determine whether a delay in adding a cause of action for breach of an oral loan agreement was prejudicial?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of the trustees of an estate to accept or reject an increased offer from a third party?
Alberta, Canada
Is a transfer of property to a new partner set aside if the new partner agrees to a transaction which has the effect of avoiding a former spouse's support and property obligations?
Ontario, Canada
Can a judgment be set aside on appeal because of a failure to make a specific finding?
California, United States of America
What are the material terms of a contract?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the felony murder rule allow a person to be found guilty of a crime committed while mentally ill?
California, United States of America
Is a defense counsel's objection to the prosecutor's closing argument timely?
California, United States of America
What is the test for preclusion in medical malpractice cases?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a claim for damages under section 859 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for (1) taking property by the use of undue influence in bad faith?
California, United States of America
What constitutes deprivation of unpaid or underpaid labor?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a court have a sua sponte duty to instruct on the meaning of "reasonable prospect of an acquittal"?
California, United States of America
What is the doctrine in law and what is the effect of keeping an animal that escapes from its enclosure?
British Columbia, Canada
In a motion to vacate the attorneys' fee award pending the outcome on reconsideration, does the 9th Circuit judge have any authority to rule that dicta is not part of the law of the case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What authority does the court have to order mandatory counseling sessions?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant who shoots into a group of people within a "kill zone" be held liable for the entire group?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied to a visa officer's assessment of personal suitability?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a plaintiff refer to prior pleadings in order to make his second amended complaint complete?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a sexual assault conviction?
California, United States of America
What is the test for claiming special or extraordinary expenses?
Ontario, Canada
Does a section of the New York State Criminal Code offer wide prosecutorial discretion to prosecute a defendant who has committed a similar crime but has not committed the same crime?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for a defence of mitigation defence based on the recommendations made by the Court of Appeal?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it acceptable for a party to fail to appear for trial based on the assumption that an adjournment will be granted even if they are consent?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any reason to question the correctness of Whittaker J. in Certain Lands?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the possibility that an ID decision may be moot?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a plaintiff to have to prove that there is insufficient relevant evidence to support its claim?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the effect of an independent review of the record on a motion of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for variation in terms of a child protection order?
Ontario, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the provocative act doctrine in the context of a first degree murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for making a mandatory or directory requirement?
California, United States of America
If a defendant is released from supervised release under supervision under section 3553(e)(4) of the Criminal Code, can he be placed under house arrest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing probable cause for a search of a person's home?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation period for WSIB claims against RSA?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Fifth Amendment bar a defendant from testifying at trial if they are a witness in a criminal case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with the issue of unlawful search and seizure?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a warrantless search of a car reasonable within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
In a motor vehicle accident case, is there any defence argument that the deceased was a young child without any present income or future earning capacity?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a court to interpret an agreement?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have the courts interpreted expert testimony in the context of supervision of playgrounds?
California, United States of America
What is the duty of the trial court to instruct the jury on the general principles of law in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing a complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6)?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the principles of causation in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for setting a trial date for adding a party to the trial?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the Attorney General have the authority to prevent a plaintiff from making a claim in her name?
California, United States of America
What are reasonable and probable grounds to issue an arrest warrant?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for deliberate indifference in the context of a deliberate indifference claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the credibility of testimony by the jury in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of appellate review of a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
Is a motion denying a motion to vacate a default judgment nonappealable?
California, United States of America
What is the test to trigger a presumption of undue influence in the context of a commercial relationship?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a single witness is sufficient to convict a defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the test for certification under Rule 23?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for obtaining access to a judicial record in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a case where a defendant chose not to file any defence to a credit card claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law in which a defendant can argue that he was unreasonably seized from the date of his arrest to the date his bail was paid?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a criminal offence punishable by multiple convictions for multiple offences punishable by the same criminal offence against the same defendant concurrent with one criminal offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for denying a writ of no confidence in a witness?
California, United States of America
What is the credibility of witnesses in a civil case?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for an appellant challenging the sufficiency of the evidence to support the judgment?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to bar a defendant from challenging on appeal the instruction of a jury in an assault case?
California, United States of America
What are the implications of a court's failure to instruct on a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an informer can be used as a witness in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the substance of appellant's argument to forestall his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applicable to a Minister's discretionary authority to waive or cancel all or any part of a penalty or interest under the Income Tax Act?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the current state of the law on strip searches for defendants who are not on bail?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a party is likely to suffer irreparable harm if they are ordered to relocate?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for corroboration in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
When will a defendant ask a jury for their first reaction to hearing "this is a kidnapping murder case"?
California, United States of America
When a motorist consents to a search, does that consent to search the vehicle?
California, United States of America
What is the principal term of a sentence for possession of a firearm by a felon?
California, United States of America
What are the factors used in assessing non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a minor have a right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for using a computer to refresh the memory of a witness?
federal, United States of America
Can a defendant's mental impairment be determined in a habeas corpus petition?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the right to jury trial?
"New York", United States of America
Does a contemporaneous objection need to preserve the claim that a sentence violates the principles of section 654.3?
California, United States of America
When will a retroactive child support order be made against the payor spouse?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the potential penalties under section 654 of the California Criminal Code for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm?
California, United States of America
