Commonwealth v. Howie

The defendant appeals from a finding of guilty of violating G. L. c. 90, § 7, for not wearing protective headgear while operating a motorcycle. Upon appeal from a finding in the District Court the case was heard by a judge sitting without jury in the Third District Court of Eastern Middlesex under St. 1964, c. 628. The defendant filed a written motion to dismiss which was denied, and he was again found guilty. The defendant excepts to the denial of his motion to dismiss. There was no error. General Laws c. 90, § 7, requires every person operating or riding a motorcycle to wear protective…