Comments on: What is a real Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer?

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:24:24 +0000

Interesting question. If the parking lot is open to the public, then the California Vehicle Code would apply. You could be ticketed for not wearing a helmet, seat belt, parking in a handicapped parking space, etc.

If it were a closed parking area on private property that was not open to the public law enforcement would have no right to enter without a warrant, or unless they were invited, or there is consent for them to enter, or there is an emergency.

In the scenario you discuss, I assume that it is public parking lot and law enforcement is probably not only invited, but is encouraged to be there.

You could be ticketed! I doubt you would have a good defense to fight the ticket because you do not own the parking lot, so you would have no standing to claim that law enforcement was not invited!

Just my humble opinion.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:15:37 +0000

Yes I did Sandie. I worked full time as an Engineer during the day; went to Law School at night. I passed the Bar on the first shot here in California which is the toughest bar exam in the nation.

You are right about the spell checkers that is for sure.

I graduated from the University of LaVerne College of Law here in California.

With respect to Stern and FindLaw, I have not checked out his profile.

Take Care,

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:37:42 +0000

It depends on the weather! If it's cold it still gets sore. Right now it's ok!

Thanks for asking Storch. It's good to hear from a fellow real biker-attorney! Where are you located?

Norm

By: steven storch

steven storch — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:23:35 +0000

How’s that hamstring healing? It’s been about a year since the same
parking lot incident happened to me. Finally relief from the pain.

Great website!

Storch (yes, a fellow real biker-attorney)

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:47:57 +0000

Thanks for the heads up. I use Dragon Dictate Version 9 to dictate my articles. Sometimes it screws up and transposes similar words. I should have my secretary proof read my articles :)

Norm

By: A.P.

A.P. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I can’t believe that you got through law school without knowing the difference between “incite” and “insight”.
Oooops.
-A biker and (thank God) Former lawyer.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I believe you made it through law school. Read these blogs, a lot of people are making the same mistake. We use spell check instead of proof reading. My money says you were in the top of your class. My brother went to Louisville Law School in Kentucky. He took four years of Political Science at Eastern Kentucky University. That was back in the day before everyone had computers. One had to work much harder. Research was more difficult too. I looked up Howard K. Strn on FindLaw. Really did not say much.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Me and my friend were arguing over california mandatory helmet law. We both know
that you are required to wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle on highways..,
My question is if the law applies to riding your motorcycle/sportbike on private
parking lot. I work at a pretty highrise surround by a big parking lot connecting
to nearby stores and restaurants. Can I get a ticket for not wearing my helmet
while riding around the parking lot to go from my office to nearby fast food to get
a quick bite. And is it possible to fight it in court?

By: wow gold

wow gold — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

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