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 legal test for habeas?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a basis to impose a resulting trust in these circumstances?
British Columbia, Canada
Does exclusion of evidence of "marginal impeachment value" contravene a defendant's constitutional right to confrontation and cross-examination?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a finding that a criminal suspect's statement to law enforcement officers was voluntary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the term "criminal proceedings" or "county charges" apply to expenses incurred by the Department of Justice?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of proving negligence against the Commissioner for Excavation when determining that the Commissioner has made a mistake in imposing additional tax increases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is an unjust enrichment claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for admitting or excluding evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for appealing a judgment of conviction arising out of a guilty plea?
California, United States of America
What is the committal test for an extradition judge?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for relitigation under the abuse of process doctrine?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the effect of a motion to withdraw a plea of no contest and a motion for substitution of counsel based on ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is criminal record a proper factor in determining probable cause to search?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for a jury to convict a defendant of assault?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law supporting the assertion of public interest privilege?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will the US Supreme Court strike down a draft section of the R.S.W.D.C.A.R.A(1) of the Civil Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a trial judge have to detail every aspect of her decision if she prefers some evidence over other evidence?
Ontario, Canada
What is the evidentiary threshold for establishing a right to restitution at a victim restitution hearing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has a legal duty to seek medical care for the victim?
"New York", United States of America
When an employee suffers from a previous permanent disability, and suffers an additional permanent disability from the new injury, can the employer reduce their liability?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing in review of a disqualification order?
California, United States of America
Is an interlocutory order appointing a Monitor an order granting, modifying, or dissolving a consent decree?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state and federal law on prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where Directors of Industries Ltd have been found guilty of failing to prevent employees from moving to another company?
British Columbia, Canada
How has a defendant been convicted of possession of cocaine base for personal use?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "abuse of discretion" in a motion for a new trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for justifying punitive damages in a personal injury action?
Ontario, Canada
Is a caregiver liable for an accident involving a child passenger?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to set aside a default judgment?
California, United States of America
Is there insufficient evidence of premeditation and deliberation to support the first degree murder verdict?
California, United States of America
How has the waiver process been interpreted under the Young Offenders Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the standard of conduct of an innocent party in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What are some cases dealing with soft tissue injuries to the neck, mid and upper back, shoulder and upper trapezius areas?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there a presumption of advancement arising from the mere opening of a bank account in joint names?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of a criminal gang membership charge?
California, United States of America
Can a statement obtained without a Miranda clause be used to establish guilt in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Can a judge's examination of a witness be assigned as error on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for damages in a motor vehicle accident case?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a plaintiff obtain a more favourable judgment under the abuse standard?
California, United States of America
When will a police officer be permitted to arrest a person for failing to provide a written identification?
California, United States of America
What is the role of corroboration by the police in making a warrantless arrest?
California, United States of America
What is the responsibility of the owner of a boat to ensure that the vessel is seaworthy?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a jury finding a defendant guilty of possession for sale of methamphetamine that is at least that much?
California, United States of America
Can a zoning bylaw which prohibits VLTs and slot machines within the city be held intra vires?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a claim for non-compensationary support in a separation?
New Brunswick, Canada
What are some cases where the BCSC has found that it is generally in the public's best interest to have administrative decisions determined as quickly as possible?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a court dismiss an action for want of prosecution?
California, United States of America
Is it misconduct for a juror to introduce any extrinsic material into the jury room?
California, United States of America
Does the court present to the jury a case that is premised on a legally incorrect theory?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making a false statement to a bank?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for applying article I, section 14 of the California Civil Code for damages caused by a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated prior criminal convictions in aggravation cases?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have authority to admit or reject evidence of other crimes that were not connected to defendant?
California, United States of America
Can evidence of bad character be used to prove criminal conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in assessing fault in motor vehicle accident cases?
British Columbia, Canada
Is it fair and reasonable to impute some minimum wage income to the mother?
Ontario, Canada
How have courts interpreted the law in the context of civil litigation?
California, United States of America
What is sufficient evidence to sustain a conviction for sexual assault?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the burden of proving an employee was wrongfully dismissed?
Ontario, Canada
What is the range of sentences for Pimentel, who was convicted of a range of charges including attempted murder, street terrorism and possession of a firearm while on probation?
California, United States of America
How does the single sentence rule apply to enhancements to the 2L1.2(b)(2) and (b)(3) sentences?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a restitution fine imposed under section 1202.4 subject to section 654?
California, United States of America
Does the apartment manager have to be present at the time of the break-in?
California, United States of America
Can a reprisal complaint be brought against the Ministry of Justice for a statement made in the course of a civil proceeding?
Ontario, Canada
Can an employee of the City of Toronto who has been convicted of sexual assault in a criminal proceeding to a labour arbitration claim that the assault did not occur?
British Columbia, Canada
Can an attorney who multiplies the proceedings be held personally liable for excessive costs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Are defendants represented in pro per or pro per?
California, United States of America
What is the test for deliberate, premediated attempted murder of a peace officer?
California, United States of America
How has section 654 of the California Criminal Code been interpreted in the context of sexual assault cases?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the acquittal-first rule on jury deliberations?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of a federal judge on a sexual harassment case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an ordinance that prohibits the possession of a handgun in public places unconstitutional?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "interrogation" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a medical malpractice claim?
California, United States of America
Can a defense counsel argue that a defendant could have hidden behind his Fifth Amendment right not to testify but instead testified?
California, United States of America
What is the burden of a motion to modify a pretrial order?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard for determining whether a prison official violates an inmate's right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have instructions been interpreted in a jury trial?
California, United States of America
Does a claimant have an affirmative right to have a consultative examination performed by a chosen specialist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of redacted affidavits in the context of a search warrant application?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the substance of each statement and the circumstances under which it was made by declarant?
"New York", United States of America
Does the Attorney General have any basis to argue that the Defendant was a major participant in the underlying felony?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of striking a pleading in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a plaintiff entitled to cross-examining the immunity defense in their claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for setting a standard of conduct at a tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for fairness in a settlement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an application for an extension of time?
Canada (Federal), Canada
How have the courts treated the issue of blighted areas in the context of urban development?
California, United States of America
What is the test for opinion testimony by an expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a challenge to the sufficiency of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for an action for damages under TILA?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a warrant to enter into a person's home?
California, United States of America
What is the test for Section 654 of the California Penal Code when a defendant violates more than one statute?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff’s capacity to perform cleaning services compensable?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test to determine whether a police officer can extend a traffic stop by running an ex-felon registration check?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for arbitrable disability benefits?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the statute of limitations for a claim of breach of a collective bargaining agreement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have to agree that the charge of false imprisonment of an elderly person is not a felony but a misdemeanor?
California, United States of America
Is there a difference between misguided child discipline and torture murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for having a jury decide how much methamphetamine was seized?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is restoration of property a defense to a charge of theft?
California, United States of America
What authority does the Supreme Court have on the Fourteenth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Can an information to be amended to allege a prior conviction for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of domestic violence against a police officer?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the court refuse to grant a motion to dismiss an application for leave of execution?
California, United States of America
If a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss is granted, what is the effect of negligent exercise of retained control on an employee of a contractor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion to have the Court of Appeal granted certiorari?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for making statements in the course of police interrogation?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a landlord be permitted to excavate to make a right of way feasible for vehicular use?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for support for a sick or disabled spouse who cannot maintain full-time employment?
Ontario, Canada
Does a judge have the power to exclude the public from a public trial?
"New York", United States of America
Can a judge reverse with instructions?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a cause of action in an amended complaint?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on maintenance and support for a deceased husband who was found to have been a mean and parsimonious individual?
Alberta, Canada
What is the scope of the implied undertaking in the context of an implied undertaking?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the definition of a class and what is the effect of the definitions?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the limitation of time a strata must take in dealing with a sewage issue?
British Columbia, Canada
Under section 50 of the Charter, under what circumstances will the Historical Society records be admitted to a sexual assault trial?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a finding of abuse of discretion on appeal?
California, United States of America
Would a juror be able to participate in jury duties if the juror's vision was impaired?
California, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to sue for attorney's fees and costs even if a contract does not exist?
California, United States of America
What can either party do to challenge an award made by an arbitration panel at the Superior Court of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts dealt with the issue of noncompliant litigants?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have a constitutional right to petition the government to bring a wholly frivolous claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility in a witness testimony?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an unsuccessful litigant to be excused from paying costs?
Ontario, Canada
What evidence supports a jury's finding that two defendants conspired to and did violate the law in their fraudulent transactions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a search warrant or probable cause need to be obtained for an X-ray scan at a border crossing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of the phrase "to benefit a criminal street gang"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for multiple punishment under section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the test for the definition of victim restitution in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "good faith" in a derivative proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors are considered in the assessment of child support when the father works in Libya?
Alberta, Canada
In what circumstances will the Court strike down the death penalty?
California, United States of America
What is the test for alleging that solitary confinement was improperly imposed on an inmate by the Department of Justice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal correct instruction to give a jury in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion to quash an indictment for duplicity be successful?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of multiple crimes arising from a single crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a party to a long-term relationship with another party has a right to receive support payments after the relationship has ended?
California, United States of America
Does section 3003.5(b) of the California Code of Civil Procedure restrict sex offender registration requirements for the purposes of the ex post facto clause?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with potential errors in the record on a motion for resentencing pursuant to section 1170.95?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will the principle of double dipping in spousal support be ignored?
Ontario, Canada
When will a motion for reconsideration be considered a notice of appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between Section 667.5, subdivision (b) of the California Criminal Code and section 667, subdivision 5, of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished for more than one offence arising from an indivisible course of conduct?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant be punished separately for multiple sex crimes, even if they occur at the same time?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable probability in ineffective assistance cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the role of the Court of Appeal in reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a tort of misfeasance in a public office?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on subjective evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the economic impact of a long-term disability on a spouse's income earning ability?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a supervisor who is informed of an alleged violation of the Eighth Amendment have to be held liable if he or she fails to remedy it?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defective information part of the record of a case?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the Statue of Frauds?
Ontario, Canada
What is the requirement that a third party action has been concluded?
California, United States of America
What is the procedure used by the Minister for Health and Social Development in determining whether an applicant is a danger to the public?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for a motion denying an order denying a section 1016.5 motion for an abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of the tort of defamation?
British Columbia, Canada
Does removing the word "wrongful" from the sentence does not permit the jury to find that anything prior to the shooting precluded imperfect self-defense?
California, United States of America
How has the law applied the word "personally" in the enhancement and corporal injury and great bodily injury instructions?
California, United States of America
Are there any cases that have been appealed in the 9th Circuit?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a witness be immunity from prosecution for an attempt to bribe?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for admissible expert reports in a motion for summary judgment?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a certificate of probable cause in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How is a "cause of action" determined under res judicata?
California, United States of America
Are prior convictions for robbery and drug dealing relevant factors in determining whether a defendant should be admitted to the Court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there a double jeopardy clause protecting against multiple punishments for the same crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for actionable mental injury?
Ontario, Canada
What are some examples of high-profile personal injury cases involving personal injury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for alleging abuse of power of authority in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for evidence of intoxication in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
How does the court review custody and visitation orders under the deferential abuse of test?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a judge and a judge?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In what circumstances will a rapist be able to commit a felony murder?
California, United States of America
Can polygraph evidence be used in criminal cases?
California, United States of America
Is a mortgagee entitled to the rental of a tenant that is also a mortgagor's tenant?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the effect of refusing to produce evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there any need to amend or amend the pleadings of defendants in nuisance or trespass cases?
British Columbia, Canada
What instruction does the court give to defense counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the relevant section of the California Code of Civil Procedure where constructive notice has not resulted in actual notice?
California, United States of America
Can a police officer be held liable for failing to intervene in the scene of a shooting?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law regarding regular use of a company vehicle?
Ontario, Canada
What is the plain view doctrine in the context of a search warrant?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted adverse credibility determinations in cases involving an adverse credibility determination?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a jury at the penalty phase of a capital trial consider whether there is evidence in aggravation not placed before the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for reasonable and probable grounds to demand a breath sample from a driver?
Ontario, Canada
Does the Court of Appeal have any obligation to consider an offer to settle?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a defendant has been convicted of possession of a firearm without a certificate of probable cause?
California, United States of America
Is there an exception to the rule against resentencing?
California, United States of America
Can a probationer's right of association be restricted as a condition of his probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting criminal conduct in a mental health case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for appeal from a preliminary injunction for abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated misconduct by a prosecutor in voir dire cases?
California, United States of America
When will a change of venue occur in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion under Habeas Rule 4 to dismiss a petition for writ of habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for vagueness in a criminal statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a relationship between permissively inferred fact and proven fact?
California, United States of America
Is there any basis to amend or amend the Defendant's demurrers to the Plaintiff's cause of action?
California, United States of America
What evidence was sufficient to establish that an assault committed under section 186.22(b)(1) was a gang-related crime?
California, United States of America
