Monthly Archives: January 2011

The DMV Trap in DUI Cases

Posted on January 31, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

As discussed previously, the California DMV has invented a plethora of ways to suspend your driver’s license.  The newest trap is the distinction between the APS suspension in driving under the influence cases and the suspension that flows from a conviction … Continue reading →

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Underage DUI, A Growing Problem in South Bay

Posted on January 29, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

According to recent statistics police have arrested a growing number of youths engaged in unlawful drinking and driving in Torrance and the beach cities.   The applicable laws relating to underage DUI in California is that no one under 21 is permitted … Continue reading →

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Torrance Police Cite Over 60 In One Day For Driving While Using Cell Phones

Posted on January 27, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

On Thursday the 27th the Torrance Police Department issued traffic tickets to 63 motorists as part of a planned sting operation targeting motorists for using their cell phones while driving, according to law enforcement officials. TPD issued the tickets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 on … Continue reading →

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Should All Police Cars Have DashCams?

Posted on January 25, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

We see it on the news, a citizen captures a video of a police officer engaging in illegal conduct during an arrest or traffic stop.  Such evidence carries much more weight in Court and in the Court of public opinion … Continue reading →

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Breath Test Manufacturer Unveils New Portable DUI Breath Tester

Posted on January 22, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

A new portable breath test machine has been introduced for use in DUI cases.  The Alcosensor5 or ASV is the latest in point of use breath testing devices utilized in DUI arrests by law enforcement.  According to one Torrance DUI Attorney … Continue reading →

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How Do I Hire a Criminal Attorney to Appear for me in the Torrance Court?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff explains how to hire a lawyer in a DUI case Continue reading →

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Manhattan Beach Cop Charged with Hit and Run

Posted on January 15, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

A Manhattan Beach police officer is expected to appear next week at the Torrance courthouse for arraignment on the misdemeanor count of hit-and-run, according to news sources and the District Attorney’s Office.  Hit  and Run filed as a misdemeanor carries a … Continue reading →

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The Numbers are in, 155 DUI Arrests in the South Bay over the Holiday

Posted on January 7, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

According to news sources, law enforcement arrested 155 alleged drunken drivers over the holiday.  With the implementation of units such as the South Bay DUI Task Force, the police targeted drunken drivers during the holidays and the numbers are in:  the results … Continue reading →

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With the New Year Comes the Taking Away of Last Years Laws

Posted on January 2, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

When a new DUI law comes around it is usually against those convicted of DUI and is heralded as welcome change and saluted if it strips away the rights and privileges of citizens all in the name of punishing the … Continue reading →

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