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Were You Arrested For DUI and Submitted To a PAS Breath Test? You May Need To File A Motion To Suppress
In many cases the police take a breath sample in the field (PAS, short for preliminary alcohol screening) and fail to properly advise the person of their right to refuse under California law. Because the officer is seeking a sample … Continue reading
Arrested For DUI, Do You Need A Criminal Defense Attorney Or A DUI Lawyer?
In California the charge of driving under the influence is a misdemeanor criminal offense unless someone is hurt or the accused has more the 3 priors in the last 10 years. The offense carries stiff penalties such as potential jail … Continue reading
Does a Pilot Need To Report A Refusal to the FAA?
The answer to this question requires a brief discussion laws, rules and regulations. First, 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 61.15(e) requires that everyone holding a pilot’s license report motor vehicle actions (see 61.15(c) for definition but it includes DWI/DWAI … Continue reading
Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff Explains Domestic Violence Laws in California
Anyone facing an upcoming DV criminal charge can easily be confused, scared and unsure of what the future holds, this article will explain the various domestic violence charges that can be filed against a person in the Torrance Court. The … Continue reading
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I Got A DUI in Texas But I Am Moving To California, What Will CA Do?
Here is the scenario: Client has a pending DWI in Texas. He currently has a Texas Driver’s license but he is living in California. If he sits out his 6 month license suspension in Texas and then Applies for a … Continue reading
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Motion To Exclude Use Of Term “Drug Recognition Expert” (DRE) at Trial.
A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is a cop who has taken a specialized training course. According to the training manual, “The Drug Recognition Expert course is a series of three training phases that, collectively, prepare police officers and other qualified … Continue reading
What Are The Consequences of A DUI on DACA?
Recently I represented a young man charged with DUI in Los Angeles County. The client was a a recipient of DACA and was afraid of the impact a driving under the influence conviction would have on his ability to remain … Continue reading
How To Avoid A DUI
Having practiced criminal defense for close to 30 years I have been asked numerous times what should I do if stopped for a DWI? I’ve never been one to give people advice on how to thwart the law, however, over … Continue reading
Are Field Sobriety Tests Reliable?
In California, as is the case in most states, Field Sobriety Tests are used to determine probable cause to arrest for driving under the influence. The “tests” are also used as substantive evidence of impairment for purposes of proving whether … Continue reading
Can Blood in the Mouth After an Accident Affect the Breathalyzer?
It is not uncommon in some DUI accident cases for the driver to sustain injury to their face from the deployment of the airbag. The force of the bag hitting the facial area can be quite substantial causing cuts to … Continue reading
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