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We all know everyone has an opinion, but these opinions carry legal weight. Judges, prosecutors and police can pay attention to them. It is called judical notice.

An Officer of the Court legal opinion is a legal paper written:

• By a licensed attorney.
• For a specific person.
• For a specific purpose.
• Specifying that the person for whom it was prepared for is, in the opinion of the officer of the court, in full compliance with the law.

With the current legal climate in California over medical marijuana and patient rights an officer of the court opinion may prevent:

• Search.
• Seizure.
• Arrest.

Should police decide in the face of the opinion to arrest anyway, the opinion becomes defense evidence of:

• Due diligence.
• Expert witness.
• Violation of civil and legal rights by police.
• Harassment.

This opinion can also be used in civil suit litigation for violation of civil and legal rights.

Cost:

• $250.00.

Contact:

William R. McPike, Attorney at Law at:

• Email: mcpike@go.com
• Telephone: (559)841-3366.

About William R. McPike:

William R. McPike, Attorney at Law specializes in medical marijuana law and patient rights. His papers on the subject are used by other attorneys throughout California. Additionally, his developed methods are now part of the approved California Bar's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for practicing attorneys. He is also the author of the E-book "Through the Haze -- Medical Marijuana -- The Law and Patient Rights." Add $25.00 for a CD copy of this e-book.

Mr. McPike graduated from California State University Fresno. He received his JD from Humphrey's College, School of Law. McPike has been an active member of the California Bar since 1980. His California Bar number is 95869. He has successfully defended marijuana patients throughout California's Central Valley (San Joaquin Valley).

As reported in Bud Life, Mr. McPike has won medical marijuana patient cases without the patients even entering a plea (arraignment). In the Celli case not only was the case fully dismissed before arraignment, Mr. McPike successfully argued for the return of over one pound of medical marijuana for his client.

In the more recent Ainsworth case McPike won a full dismissal for his clients -- before arraignment -- including related felony firearm charges.

Mr. McPike is an active member of the NORML Legal Committee (NLC).