Monthly Archives: March 2014

A Police Officer’s Conclusions Concerning A Traffic Stop Do Not Satisfy Fourth Amendment Requirements

Posted on March 21, 2014 by thetorranceattorney

Police must prove ‘reasonable suspicion’ to justify stops, not just conclusions. Recent 9th Circuit ruling emphasizes factual evidence over officer motives. Continue reading →

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Court Rules Restitution For DUI Is Limited

Posted on March 19, 2014 by thetorranceattorney

Navigating DUI Restitution: In a landmark case, Hilton faced a legal battle over restitution, highlighting the complexities of court rulings on compensation after probation. Continue reading →

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Appeals Court Denies Motion to Dismiss On Speedy Trial Grounds

Posted on March 16, 2014 by thetorranceattorney

The Constitution in this country gives those accused of a criminal charge the right to a speedy trial. This means that the government must prosecute the case quickly and avoid unnecessary delay. In some cases, charges are filed but the … Continue reading →

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Torrance DUI Attorney Wins .12 Breath Test Case With Forensic Evidence and Rising BAC Defense

Posted on March 9, 2014 by thetorranceattorney

DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff Wins case using science backed defense called retrograde extrapolation Continue reading →

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Court reinstates possession of heroin charges

Posted on March 8, 2014 by thetorranceattorney

Judges will often throw out charges that they think are insufficient, in this case a judge did just that but the DA appealed and got the charges reinstated. The accused was charged by complaint with possession of heroin for sale … Continue reading →

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