Long Beach DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff has been fighting the DMV and the Government for clients facing a driver’s license suspension from a DWI arrest for over 30 years. In this case Matt was able to obtain a dismissal (set aside) and reinstatement of driver license by exposing a violation of the California rules and regulations pertaining to breath alcohol testing (Title 17). Matthew got the case dropped at the DMV even though the reported breath test results were .16/.17 (twice the legal limit).
How Matthew Ruff Won the Case:
The facts of the case are fairly straightforward. The client was contacted on the 405 freeway after a collision and the CHP officer detected odor of alcohol, slurred speech and unsteady gait. After the client failed to satisfactorily perform FST exercises she was given a PAS test onsite with a .17 BAC result. A subsequent chemical breath test at the station reported a result of .16 BAC (twice the legal limit). See the actual report below ⬇️
The client was released the next day and served a pink DMV notice that her license is being suspended. She immediately searched for a Long Beach DUI Attorney and found Matthew Ruff after reviewing his numerous client reviews online. The attorney jumped on the case, requested a DMV hearing, obtained the evidence and reports and was able to identify a number of evidentiary issues he believed could win the case, if properly presented.
The Turning Point, What Matthew Uncovered that would Win the case
During the investigation, Matt obtained the original printout strip from the breathalyzer at the Long Beach Police Department, see below ⬇️. An analysis of the document revealed the actual breath test operator was an Officer “Korn”, who was not the same officer who signed the sworn breath test certification. Bingo!
Prior to the DMV hearing Matthew submitted a brief which explained what he had discovered and pointed out the officer who administered the breath test did not properly certify the results, the certification was made by another officer who did not actually administer the test. This, the lawyer argued, was a violation of the regulations and should result in a set aside (dismissal) of the suspension and reinstatement of his client’s drivers license. The hearing officer agreed with Matthew and granted his request for a reinstatement. See the actual set aside order below ⬇️
Matthew Ruff is a Torrance Defense Attorney and Long Beach DUI Lawyer with over 30 years experience fighting and winning driving under the influence cases for clients by leaving no stone unturned, uncovering evidence defects, violations of regulations, police misconduct and failure to follow proper procedures.
Matthew Ruff is a Nationally recognized driving under the influence lawyer and member of the National College of DUI Defense and DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
Matthew has offices throughout Los Angeles, serving Long Beach Court.
Office Locations
Matthew J Ruff, Long Beach DUI Attorney
444 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach CA 90802
(562) 473-5390
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18411 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance CA 90504
(310) 527-4100
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222 W. 6th St.
San Pedro CA 90731
(310) 514-0877
Matthew J. Ruff, DUI Attorney
333 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90012
(877) 213-4453
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17011 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach CA 92647
(877) 212-2090
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