Bobby Colella served in the infantry for 21 years and spent much of that time overseas helping protect citizens of other countries from threats of brutal dictators. He fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 05-06, in Ramadi and Fallujah, and Baqubah in 07-08. Bobby...
"Double D." for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys
Excessive Force and Motorcyclists
"Without a doubt, the most controversial issue in American policing is the use of force by police officers. On too many occasions, we have seen newspaper headlines reporting that an individual has been brutalized or, worse yet, killed by the police. The consequences...
Do Riders Take More Risks While Wearing A Helmet?
On April 27, 2016 the Missouri Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety at 8:51am will consider legislation that will exempt motorcyclists 21 years of age and older from wearing a helmet if they have health insurance. Missouri would join 31...
Lemon Laws For Motorcycles?
Delaware Extends Lemon Law Protection To Motorcyclists On April 20, 2016 Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed SB173 into law, an Act that brings motorcycles within the scope of the state's automobile Lemon Law. Previously motorcycles were explicitly excluded from the...
Oklahoma Senate Introduces Legislation Addressing Motorcycle Profiling
The Oklahoma State Senate has introduced SB 1457, a result of grassroots efforts related to motorcycle profiling. This legislation models the law passed unanimously in Washington State in 2011. It requires all law enforcement in the state to adopt a written policy...
Washington State Proposes Comprehensive Civil Rights Protection For Motorcyclists
A newly proposed law in Washington State would give motorcyclists access to essential civil rights protection currently enjoyed by other protected classes. The Washington State Senate and House, at the request of the Washington State Council of Clubs and the...
Maryland Anti-Motorcycle Profiling Legislation Likely To Pass
Maryland is poised to become the 2nd state in America to pass legislation addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling. In 2015, anti-motorcycle profiling legislation passed the Maryland Senate unanimously but unfortunately ran out of time. This year, SB 233/HB 0785...
Motorcycle Profiling Defined: Understand Your Rights
It is important to understand the legal definition of motorcycle profiling because it happens every day to rider across the nation. There are an estimated 10 million registered motorcyclists in America representing all walks of life. They include doctors, lawyers,...