Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
Is a defendant liable for failing to intervene when a fellow officer violates the constitutional rights of a suspect?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What constitutes a seizure under the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review applied to a jury in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Can juror No. 2 remain on the jury?
California, United States of America
What is the test for "cruel and unusual punishment" under s. 12 of the Charter?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Can lump sum maintenance be paid to a single parent in Canada?
British Columbia, Canada
What is an undertaking and what is the liability of a "police officer" in an action brought against a defendant?
California, United States of America
Is an employer required to pay an employee for time where they are not working?
Ontario, Canada
Does the term "support order" need to be changed to include "support orders" in the definition of a support order?
Ontario, Canada
Can a decision be reviewed for procedural fairness on a correctness standard?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law in the context of the Fourth Amendment?
California, United States of America
Can an injunction be issued to prevent a policyholder from bringing a common law action seeking damages against an insolvent insurance company?
California, United States of America
Can an inmate claim a right to be transferred to a different prison classification based on the Fourteenth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the discovery rule apply to a plaintiff who has reason to discover the cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant's claim of deprivation of effective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Does a prosecutor's rude and intemperate behavior violate the federal Constitution?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for an award of solicitor and client costs?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant as an accomplice to an intentional killing?
California, United States of America
How is the length of delay determined in determining a claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a guardian ad litem have the authority to award costs?
Alberta, Canada
What are the two-stage analysis described in Hanan analysis of the Agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for ineffective representation in a civil case?
California, United States of America
Is there any evidence that a complaint was improperly filed?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to suppress?
California, United States of America
Does the Superior Court have jurisdiction to grant an injunction to prevent the parties from breaching a contractual obligation?
California, United States of America
What is the maximum amount of non-pecuniary damages for an infant who was catastrophically injured at birth?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate length of reasonable notice for a plaintiff to claim damages for lost wages?
British Columbia, Canada
When will a defendant's objection to testimony at trial be considered on appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the prejudice inherent in admitting a defendant's prior conviction for possession of heroin in prison?
California, United States of America
Is there a sufficient change in circumstances to change child support?
Ontario, Canada
Is a defendant's right to a statement of decision forfeited if he failed to call the trial court at any time?
California, United States of America
Is arbitration the preferred procedure to resolve a proposed class action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for re-opening a trial to new evidence?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will child support be deducted from income for purposes of calculating child support when a spouse loses a property loss?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for inference in a claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the judgment "without prejudice" any rights that may have to relief by way of a petition for writ of habeas corpus address two ineffective assistance of counsel claims?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between production of statements made by a witness and those adverse in interest?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors must be considered to determine the credibility of eyewitness evidence in a sexual assault case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does opposition to a motion to remand constitute an amendment to the notice of removal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a plaintiff entitled to plead to plead the particulars of misrepresentation in their statement of claim?
Ontario, Canada
Can an applicant file a separate claim against a third party for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Does detention beyond the termination of a sentence constitute cruel and unusual punishment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a lawyer be found in a conflict of interest respecting a client?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for murder of a peace officer or fireman?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a judge have authority to charge a fee to cover the administrative cost of collecting a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a conviction in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to reopen discovery in a personal injury case?
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
What is the test for whether a defendant possessed multiple objectives and intents within the meaning of section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does gross negligence constitute deliberate indifference to serious medical needs?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the principle that no statute is violative of the Constitution when it has a legitimate object?
California, United States of America
How have the courts treated evidence of good character and even temper in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
What is the range of damages for breach of contract when an employee is dismissed without advance notice of termination?
Ontario, Canada
What is the general rule of law in Nigeria?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for denying a habeas corpus petition de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for having access to a child by a parent who is serving a life sentence for murder?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a criminal defendant who represents himself at trial be denied a right to consult the court on behalf of their own counsel?
California, United States of America
Can a jury consider the fact of defendant's mental problems as a mitigating factor in the penalty phase?
California, United States of America
What is the rule on contingently payable legal interest?
California, United States of America
Can a court award an excessive attorney fee for work related to an anti-SLAPP motion?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a kidnapping has increased the risk of harm beyond that necessarily present in the underlying crime?
California, United States of America
Is a purported appeal from the order denying the motion for a new trial nonappealable?
California, United States of America
What are the principles applicable to the tort of negligent misrepresentation?
Ontario, Canada
If a plaintiff has not used an item of service in the past, is it appropriate to include that cost in the future cost award?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for appointing an attorney to represent an indigent prisoner?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the proper procedure for a district attorney's appeal challenging the application of section 654 of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What are the findings of an independent review of the record?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a search and seizure of a handgun and cocaine in a residential street?
California, United States of America
When will the court allow a jury to rehear counsel's argument?
California, United States of America
Can a search warrant be used to search defendant's home after he consented to the search?
California, United States of America
Can a police force implore a suspect to confess by outlining the benefits of a lenient treatment in exchange for a confession?
California, United States of America
Can a prohibited ground be a factor in adverse treatment?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the natural and probable consequences doctrine apply to a defendant who is not a direct perpetrator of the crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a cause of action under the New York City Fire and Rescue Code?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a defendant has the ability to pay a restitution fine?
California, United States of America
What is the test for recovery of punitive damages in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Does a minor have to give her name when she is arrested?
California, United States of America
What is the test for whether a defendant is mentally competent to stand trial?
California, United States of America
Can a witness before a grand jury challenge Section 2518 of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant surrender his right to be present at trial?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a party not filing material or taking steps to cross-examine on an affidavit?
Ontario, Canada
Does a federal task force have a right to determine whether a criminal case should be referred for federal prosecution rather than state prosecution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to prohibit cross-examination?
California, United States of America
What is the penalty for misappropriation of funds entrusted to an attorney at law?
California, United States of America
Is a prosecuting witness entitled to have two supporting persons attend trial?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General have the authority to determine whether there was extrinsic fraud at the sentencing hearing of a defendant?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the parol evidence rule in the context of a claim for negligent misrepresentation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the doctrine of forfeiture apply to a defendant's failure to challenge the imposition of a probation supervision fee and the cost of preparing a probation report?
California, United States of America
Is an in propria persona litigant entitled to the same consideration as an attorney?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a summary dismissal of an application be dismissed?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Can a spouse's failure to make reasonable efforts to become self-sufficient be taken into account in determining quantum and duration of spousal support?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the impact of unlawful electronic surveillance on the privacy interests of the accused?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for admitting a witness who has admitted that they have no memory of the event?
California, United States of America
Is there a conspiracy to violate a plaintiff's constitutional rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for abuse of peremptory challenge pursuant to section 170.6?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a motion to dismiss a motion for contempt of court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to a jury instruction on the principle of transferred self-defense?
California, United States of America
Can costs be awarded for or against an administrative tribunal in a judicial review?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for certifying a motion for habeas corpus?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have plaintiffs been successful on appeal against a finding that a plaintiff did not have a right to a jury trial on the factual issue of insurance coverage?
California, United States of America
Is pimping a crime of moral turpitude?
California, United States of America
What is the case law on special circumstance allegations in relation to child sexual abuse cases?
California, United States of America
How to measure an award in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an appeal?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Does a negotiated guilty plea in a criminal case have to be followed by a reduced sentence?
California, United States of America
Does the rule in Harris v Hass apply even when the suspect has asked for an attorney?
California, United States of America
What is the test for standing in a civil action alleging price gouging?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct based on remarks to the jury made by a prosecutor during trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for setting aside a partnership agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the grounds used in a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a garnishment under section 5 of the BC garnishment act?
British Columbia, Canada
Whether the standard of care has been met has not been met?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for interpreting a statute?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons and reasons of a hearing officer’s analysis of disposition factors?
Ontario, Canada
How has the Court interpreted the argument that moving a few inches does not constitute a search and is much more than trivial for the Fourth Amendment?
"New York", United States of America
How have courts interpreted a stipulation in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff waive attorney-client privilege in a claim of ineffective counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the limitation period for a disability claim for the pay period ending September 30, 2015?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does stopping at gunpoint, handcuffing and making the suspect sit on the ground turn into an arrest?
California, United States of America
Does the natural and probable consequences doctrine apply to those aider and abettor of a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between clerical error in recording a verdict and deliberative error in reaching a verdict?
California, United States of America
Is an experienced trial judge the best judge of the value of professional services rendered in his or her court?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of pleading guilty in a federal civil case?
California, United States of America
What obligation does a rink have in providing the skates to the skater's shoes?
British Columbia, Canada
Can settlement privilege apply to a document used as evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for granting probation to a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault under section 17 and 1203 of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Does a cause of action for wrongful termination accruate at the time of termination?
California, United States of America
Does the failure to preserve or subject the fingerprints of a defendant to analysis violate his due process rights?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for professional misconduct?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the state of the law on sexual assault?
California, United States of America
Is it appropriate for a complainant to file a complaint against a university for medical confirmation of a disabling condition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the effect of a continuum analysis in a bar case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of reasonable apprehension of bias apply to an administrative tribunal?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a search warrant affidavit that supports the veracity of an affidavit need to be examined in order to support a third party culpability defense?
California, United States of America
If a limitation period is extended after the expiry of the limitation period, is it appropriate to amend the statute of limitation period?
Ontario, Canada
Does post-incident drug abuse interfere with recovery?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reviewing a decision by a jury in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Is critical analysis of evidence to avoid critical analysis?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a banknote be made out as a note of the bank, but not the bank's name?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the impact of a finding that there has been no material change in circumstances that affect the child?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for assessing future income loss for a plaintiff?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a person who refuses to comply with section 235(1) of the Canadian Bill of Rights liable to arrest and prosecution for refusing to comply?
Canada (Federal), Canada
Is a Defendant's argument that his sentence was "unreasonably harsh" substantively unreasonable?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does Rule 753.11 apply to an application that seeks declaratory relief?
Alberta, Canada
What is the standard of proof for a hypothetical event?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between access to the natural mother and the court's view on the best interests of the child principle?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of assault under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
When will a witness be called to show his good reputation?
"New York", United States of America
What constitutes a weapon within the meaning of section 245, subdivision (a)(1) of the California Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
Does a capital sentencing scheme violate equal protection by denying procedural safeguards that would otherwise be available to non-capital defendants?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for damages awarded by a court to a property owner whose property was damaged in a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a plaintiff's failure to contact counsel during the course of a long period of time?
California, United States of America
Under what circumstances will the elements test be used to determine that possession of drugs is not included in the transportation of drugs?
California, United States of America
What is the test for giving a supplemental jury instruction at the close of evidence?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for refusing to testify in a civil trial?
California, United States of America
In reviewing a motion to suppress, what is the state of the law on the interpretation of the affidavit?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unjust enrichment in a commercial context?
Alberta, Canada
What are the costs of appeal costs for damages awarded to plaintiffs in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to access counsel who is not "under a conflict of interest"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a second motorist who runs over a pedestrian is liable for the entire damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What factors are considered in determining the appropriateness of an in-trust claim?
British Columbia, Canada
Can the City be held responsible for the failure by a district attorney to avoid improprieties in summation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an objection be taken to a security camera in the storage areas or in the parking lot?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for making restitution as a condition of probation in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a conflict of interest and an actual conflict?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant be convicted of violating section 148(a)(1) of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure if the jury found a completed violation of section 148 prior to the officers' use of excessive force?
California, United States of America
What is the relevance of the merits of a s. 12 determination?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the disqualification of non-lawyer employees apply to a law firm?
"New York", United States of America
What is the impact of impaired driving on our society?
Ontario, Canada
Does the new instruction in a felony-murder case require a jury to convict on a theory that was not introduced until after all the evidence had been received and the new instructions settled?
California, United States of America
What is the test for disqualifying a trial judge?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statement is provably false?
California, United States of America
What is the defense of laches?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 924(c)(1) of the Criminal Code of the United States violate the Double Jeopardy Clause of the US Constitution by imposing cumulative punishment on a defendant convicted of a charge of using a deadly weapon or dangerous weapon or device?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a judgment on the pleadings appropriate when the complaint fails to allege facts sufficient to state a cause of action?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion for a judgment of acquittal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an easement consistent with a right that significantly detracts from the servient owner's rights?
Alberta, Canada
What is sufficient evidence to sustain a finding of premeditation and deliberation in a murder trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for habeas corpus based on ineffectiveness of counsel at trial?
California, United States of America
Does the Court of Appeal have any authority to interfere with the factual findings of the trier of fact in a civil case?
Ontario, Canada
What is the legal test for a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of care required for a professional to be insured?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of estoppel in the insurance context?
California, United States of America
What is the state of the law on intentional interference with medical care?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a finding of insufficient evidence in the context of Section 245, subdivision (a)(1) of the California Penal Code?
California, United States of America
Can one owner compel another owner to remove a straddle tree or stump?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a defendant's formal offer to settle on a without costs basis constitute a "playing hardball" approach?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for an automatic finding of deprivation in a disability claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for deliberate indifference in the context of medical malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a Chapter 7 debtor not prosecute a cause of action belonging to the bankruptcy estate unless the trustee has abandoned the claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for declaratory judgment in a personal injury action?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for having an honest belief that the conduct of students was such as to deserve discipline?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the issue of joint experts on financial matters in a family action?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a statement obtained by a police constable under the Miranda Act is inadmissible?
California, United States of America
Is there any difference between the federal wire fraud statute and the federal mail fraud statute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for proving the existence of a criminal street gang?
California, United States of America
Is there any case involving the Fifth Amendment involving the Fourth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the standard of review on the admissibility of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
