California STEP Act...... F.Y.I.

What is the California Step Act?
Stepping is a procedure to show knowledge that an individual belongs to a CriminaI Street Gang.
How it's done
Officer serves "Notice of determination"on the person "HE" determines belongs to a criminal street gang,
This notice informs you ''YOU are hereby notified that the above mentioned (written in by office,. Motorcycle Clubs
name) is a crlmlnal street gang engaging in a pattern of criminal activity within the mean of Penal Code Section186.22."
Officer completes a "proof of service" by including a photo and fingerprint of "gangmember,"
Why it's done
If agencies "STEP" who they designate as "gang members", the element of prior knowledge can then be easily proved. The
Prosecutor will able to show: 1) Notice was given prior to the commission of the crime for which defendant is
being prosecuted; 2) Lay a foundation; 3) And enter the form into evidence (photo &finger print),

If you are detained for a traffic stop
Never accept the notice; sign for a traffic violation but don't be tricked into agreeing to a lesser charge in leiu of signing
the "Notice of Determination." (Don't give a thumb print AND photo). Educate the officer: inform him/her that you're a
Member (Friend, Associate,Supporter} of a Motorcycle CLUB.

Important legal info

When ask to comply with an officers request. BEFORE talking to the officer or giving up your rights, politely inform
the officer that "if YOUR Attorney gives YOU permission to do so, YOU will be willing to comply with the officer's request."
HOWEVER you "have made a commitment to your attorney to refuse these request's prior to consulting with your attorney.'
When an officer states "I'm going to search you. "OK?"They are asking for ''YOUR'' permission for the search, this
in fact is a request. DO NOT AGREE. The response should be, "I will not obstruct or delay your investigation, but I do not give my consent for a search."

Let them take YOU to jail
1) They MUST have legally made a determination that YOU are a member of a "criminal street gang"; 2) AND some

kind of crime must have been alleged against YOU ; 3) AND that crime was "for the benefit of the "gang ."
Why this is happening to our bike riding community
MONEY With California's current financial disarray and budget cuts, monies are trying to be found to support Police
associations and the lobbyists who "benefit" from their support. There are more than 943,000 registered motorcyistin California; WEare not united and defending rights... we've become a target.
Join the Modified Motorcycle Association AND join theConfederatlon of Clubs •..Get involved and join our fight:

From "Ride Rag" Dec 2010