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In California’s DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) DUI hearings, Matthew J. Ruff’s recent victory shows how flawed paperwork can dismantle the presumption of regularity. Using Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, Ruff successfully argued that the DMV’s case against his client collapsed due to missing identity details in the LASD Laboratory Examination Report. This case highlights the critical need for proper documentation in legal proceedings. By challenging the lab’s disclaimer on identity accuracy and emphasizing the broken chain of custody, Ruff demonstrated the power of legal strategy in protecting driver’s licenses. Continue reading →