For over 30 years Matt has been fighting and winning for his clients in Torrance Court. Though most of his cases are resolved favorably without a trial, occasionally the case must be decided by a jury.

In this case the client was accused of battery (Penal Code 243e1) on his girlfriend after a night of drinking in Palos Verdes. An offer was made for probation, however the attorney believed the accuser was fabricating her story of what actually happened.

The case went to trial in Torrance Court where the general consensus is that jurors are very pro prosecution and side with the DA. In this case Matthew believed his client who proclaimed he did not assault his girlfriend and she was lying. After a thorough cross examination by the defense, the jury was skeptical of her claims that the client hit her during an alcohol fueled argument and came back with a Not Guilty verdict.

See the actual Court trial record (redacted) reflecting the jury verdict of acquittal below ⬇️

A post trial interview of one of the jurors revealed they did not find the accuser credible based on her testimony and demeanor during cross examination.

Torrance’s DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff has over 30 years defending good people accused of criminal offenses, including domestic violence, in the South Bay, Palos Verdes and throughout Los Angeles County.

Unlike many other law firms, Matthew focuses on getting weak charges dismissed, even if it means taking the case to trial. If you have been arrested on the peninsula and are looking for a DUI attorney in Rancho Palos Verdes or any other city, give us a call for a free consultation.