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Matthew Ruff Gets Los Angeles DUI Dropped, Reduced to Exhibition of Speed

Attorney Matthew Ruff secured a pivotal victory in Los Angeles Superior Court by successfully dismissing a client’s driving under the influence charges. Through meticulous examination of the prosecution’s evidence and a deep understanding of the client’s medical circumstances, Ruff effectively negotiated a plea to a non-DUI reduced charge. The case, stemming from a traffic stop on the Los Angeles freeway, highlighted the importance of challenging field sobriety and chemical test results. By factoring in the client’s pre-existing spinal injury and borderline breath test readings, Ruff demonstrated the significance of medical history in DUI investigations. This win underscores the potential for favorable outcomes in challenging DUI charges when evidence and medical factors are carefully considered. Continue reading

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The Power of the 4th Amendment: How a .22% BAC DUI Was Reduced to “Wet Reckless”

Top DUI attorney Matthew Ruff recently secured a reduction to ‘wet reckless’ by challenging police detention and breath test integrity. His client, despite a .22% BAC, was held for nearly three times the legal limit, yet Ruff argued unconstitutional violations. The case started when a Kern County Deputy found a vehicle off the road, with no evidence of impairment. Ruff’s motion to suppress evidence highlighted unlawful prolonged detention and lack of probable cause, proving the arrest lacked legitimacy. Continue reading

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When an “Anonymous Tip” Isn’t Enough: Revisiting a Landmark Fourth Amendment Victory

DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff’s landmark case on anonymous tips highlights the balance between public safety and privacy in DUI investigations. In a notable Appellate Division case (Case No. BR 053296), Ruff successfully argued that Redondo Beach police lacked reasonable suspicion based solely on an anonymous caller’s report of a driver with a glass of wine. Continue reading

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