News and Articles
Have a Great Veterans Day
From the Biker Law Blog, I would like to wish all of our nation’s veterans a happy Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor all of those of who have served in our nations armed forces. Thank you all veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast...
It is About Time we get Health Care Reform in this Nation; With a Public Option.
****March 25, 2010 Update - Reconcilliation bill approved by Sentate with a few changes, sent back to House, and approved by House. This phase of health care reform is compete. ****March 23, 2010 Update - Healthcare reform was signed into law by President Obama,...
What the Heck? San Francisco’s Sanctuary City Policy is an Accident waiting to Happen!
On November 1, 2009, the city of San Francisco in California will implement a new policy that prevents city police officers from automatically impounding cars driven by unlicensed drivers. Unlicensed drivers will now be given 20 minutes to find someone with a valid...
Researchers will Study Motorcycle Crash Causes and Prevention.
Oklahoma State University will lead an ambitious new study with the Federal Highway Administration to better understand and prevent motorcycle crashes. Between 1997 and 2008, motorcycle rider annual fatalities increased from 2,116 to 5,290 -- a 150 percent jump,...
Brad Pitt’s motorcycle accident reports deny paparazzi sabotage
Actor Brad Pitt, who was involved in a motorcycle accident this past week in Los Angeles, California was reportedly wrecked at a red light by a stalking paparazzi. The New York Daily News originally reported that the movie star was "hit by paparazzo while riding...
I Got the Swine Flu Shot Today; So Should You!
*** 11/12/09 Update, Swine flu has sickened about 22 million Americans since April and killed nearly 4,000, including 540 children, say startling federal estimates released Thursday. Get a shot if you can! *** 10-25-09 Update. All of the mild flu like symptons from...
Is Harley Davidson going to Survive the present Economic Depression?
I recently read an article by Steve Parker of the Huffington Post which painted a bleak picture of Harley Davidson’s current, present, and future financial situation. He cited an October 15, 2009 press release which stated: "Worldwide retail sales of new...
Billy Lane files a Motion to Reduce His Jail Sentence.
*** 10/25/09 Update - The Judge has rejected this motion. I guess you cannot blame someone for trying to get out of jail right? Imprisoned celebrity motorcycle builder Billy Lane wants a judge to give his fatal crash victim’s family another chance to say what kind of...
Billy Lane Gets Six Years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter – A Follow Up.
You can read many of the articles I have written on the Billy Lane case below or by typing in Billy Lane in the search box on the sidebar to the right. Billy Lane is a custom motorcycle builder who got famous on reality TV shows like Biker Build off on the Discovery...
Breaking News- Anaheim, California – DUI Checkpoints and Patrols Scheduled for Today, Saturday, October 17th, 2009, and Sunday, October 18, 2009, and more!
The following is directly from a press release from the Anaheim Police Department. It was not written by me. ### Beginning of Press Release. The Anaheim Police Department host a total of 6 Sobriety and Drivers License checkpoints, starting with one on Harbor Boulevard...