by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Dec 30, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Criminal Law, Education, General Legal, News
On January 1, 2011, a new State law will enable police to arrest anyone carrying a type of makeshift device used for stealing motorcycles. The legislation targets so-called “pigtails” which are homemade ignitions that can allow a crook to start a...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Dec 16, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, Criminal Law, Education, General Legal, News, Regulations
As usual, California has tinkered with the laws again for the year 2011, as though we do not have enough laws as it is. First, persons who want to obtain a learners permit for a motorcycle who are under the age of 21, must now complete a C.H.P. certified motorcycle...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Nov 14, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Biker Rights, California Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents, Criminal Law, Editorial, Fatal Motorcycle Accident, General Legal, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Passenger Injuries, Personal Injury, Riding Your Motorcycle, Wrongful Death
*** November 16, 2010, Update – The driver of the Dodge Avenger is not going to be charged with drunk driving because no alcohol was found in his system. It was originally reported by the C.H.P. that they smelled alcohol on his breath. A group of riders from the...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Nov 13, 2010 | Articles, Biker Rights, News
I received a call on November 12, 2010, from a Vietnam Veteran, who is a member of the Vietnam Vets MC. He and some other Vietnam Veterans who are members of his club were illegally denied entry to a complimentary buffet at the Pechanga Hotel and Casino, in Temecula,...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Nov 4, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Criminal Law, Editorial, Education, Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Motorcycle Accidents, Motorcycle Safety Tips, Riding Your Motorcycle
If you are a biker like me, you have probably had an occurrence sometime in your life (unless you are superman or superwoman), where you have been sick or suffered from some kind of medical condition, which could affect your ability to ride. The key phrase above is...
by Norman Gregory Fernandez | Oct 20, 2010 | Articles, Biker and Motorcycle Law, Editorial, General Legal, Motorcycle Safety Tips, News, Riding Attire
I gave an interview on motorcycle safety at the NBC studios last month. You can read an article about it by clicking here. The video is embedded below. The actual story was aired on TV yesterday on multiple timeslots. You can read their story by clicking here. The...