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

Posted on May 8, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

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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The Little Known Three Strikes Rule in Traffic Cases

Posted on December 17, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

Torrance Attorney Matthew Ruff discusses the little known 3 strikes rule in California dmv law. Continue reading →

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Can I Admit Acts of Misconduct of a Witness in My Defense at Trial?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

A commonly asked question in many criminal trials is whether the defendant can introduce acts of misconduct against a prosecutorial witness.  Specific acts of misconduct do not run afoul of the Evidence Code .  Nor do complaints of specific acts … Continue reading →

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