We are thrilled to announce another significant victory for Torrance DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff and one of his clients, proving once again that even when the odds seem stacked against you, a meticulous legal defense can change everything.  

The Incident: A High-Stakes Crash

This case began with a dramatic scene at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks: Dodger Stadium. Our client was involved in a collision at the stadium on December 28, 2025. According to police reports, the vehicle—a 2016 Tesla Model X—was found blocking the road after the incident.  

When officers arrived at the scene of the Tesla crash, they reported several “objective symptoms” of intoxication, including:

• Red and watery eyes  

• Slurred speech  

• An odor of alcohol  

• Poor coordination and an unsteady gait  

A subsequent blood test revealed a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.101%, which is well above the legal limit of 0.08%.  

The Defense: Finding the Fatal Flaw

While the evidence may have appeared overwhelming on the surface, Top Tier DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff conducted a deep dive into the official documentation. He discovered “major procedural defects” that ultimately derailed the DMV’s case.  

The most glaring error was a staggering discrepancy in the dates. The primary sworn document used by the DMV—the DS367 Officer’s Statement—was signed and executed by the officer on December 25, 2025. However, the actual arrest and collision did not occur until three days later, on December 28, 2025.  

Attorney Ruff successfully argued that it is legally impossible for an officer to swear to the truth of facts of the Tesla crash that had not yet occurred at the time of signing. This failure to satisfy the legal requirements for a sworn report, combined with a blank narrative section on the officer’s statement, made the primary evidence inadmissible.  

The Result: A Total Set Aside and License Reinstatement

On March 25, 2026, the Department of Motor Vehicles issued its decision, agreeing with Matthew’s legal argument. Due to the unreliable and insufficient evidence provided by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the DMV set aside the suspension of the client’s driving privilege.  

This case serves as a powerful reminder: police reports are not always accurate, and procedural errors can be the key to protecting your rights. If you find yourself in a similar situation, you need a defense attorney that looks beyond the surface to find the truth.  Matthew Ruff, known in the community as “the master of DUI defense”, has over 30 years experience fighting and winning cases for his clients facing DWI and related alcohol charges.

Disclaimer: Each case is unique, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.