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Case Study: How Top-Tier DUI Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff Overcame a DMV Refusal Allegation to Restore a Client’s Driver’s License

Posted on September 28, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

Winning a DUI refusal hearing at the California DMV is one of the hardest challenges in administrative law. Under California Vehicle Code § 13353, an alleged refusal to take a chemical test carries a mandatory 1- to 3-year license suspension with zero option for a restricted license. 
When an Imperial County driver was facing an automatic license suspension following a border contact, top-tier DUI defense attorney Matthew Ruff stepped in. By auditing the state’s evidence, Mr. Ruff exposed a critical flaw: the DMV failed to produce the foundational law enforcement report justifying the initial stop. Under California’s Harvey-Madden rule, an unproven stop renders the entire arrest and subsequent chemical test refusal legally invalid. Continue reading →

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Gardena DUI Attorney Beats Refusal For Gardena Resident! The DMV agreed that his client was innocent.

Posted on December 22, 2024 by thetorranceattorney

With 30 years of experience, Veteran Gardena DWI Attorney Matthew Ruff successfully defended a client against a DMV refusal suspension. His strategic argument highlighted the officer’s failure to comply with statutory duties, leading to the DMV’s decision to set aside the suspension and save the client’s license. This case underscores the importance of expert legal representation in challenging DUI refusal hearings. Continue reading →

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How To Get House Arrest Instead of Jail

Posted on April 13, 2016 by thetorranceattorney

House Arrest instead of Jail in Torrance Court. How to get house arrest in Los Angeles County. Continue reading →

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