Monthly Archives: January 2014

“Heat Of Passion” Defense Is Alive And Well in California

Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff discusses the heat of passion defense. Continue reading

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Court Upholds Conviction For Possession Of Prescription Drugs

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I was arrested for shoplifting in Torrance, do I have to go to Court?

The law in California permits a privately retained lawyer to appear and represent a client in Court on a misdemeanor charge, shoplifting or petty theft is such a charge. Having defended hundreds of these types of cases I can say … Continue reading

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