Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Use of Covert Search Warrants in State Court

Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff discusses the use of covert search warrants in California Courts Continue reading

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Would George Zimmerman Have Made Bail in California?

In the Trayvon Martin case, we saw the defendant George Zimmerman ask for bail in order to be released from jail.  How does California treat criminal offenders with respect to bail?  According to the Judge’s Benchguide, Zimmerman would have a right … Continue reading

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U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Murder Case Because D.A. Hid Evidence

In criminal law cases are very rarely thrown out on appeal, in murder cases it is almost unheard of, according to Torrance Criminal Attorney  Matthew Ruff.   In a very brief opinion, the US Supreme Court (8-1) reversed a conviction for five counts … Continue reading

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