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How a California DUI Attorney Exposed a Blank Timeline and Won an “Impossible” .20% Case

Posted on May 26, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

Imagine receiving a call from the DMV about a suspension of your client’s license after police discovered them passed out in a car with a 0.20% BAC. At first glance, it seems like a straightforward case for the state. However, as California DUI defense attorney Matthew Ruff recently demonstrated, even the most extreme chemical test results don’t hold water if the police don’t establish the most basic foundation required by law: the time of driving. In a recent DUI Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing, attorney Matthew Ruff successfully exposed glaring evidentiary gaps in a Torrance Police Department investigation, forcing the DMV to issue a complete Order of Set Aside and fully reinstate the licensee’s driving privileges. Ruff dismantled this Continue reading →

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Is Low Volume In A DUI Blood Vial A Potential Defense?

Posted on January 5, 2023 by thetorranceattorney

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases often hinge on blood test results. When a blood sample’s volume is below the typical 10 ml, it raises critical questions about contamination and reliability. Fermentation risks and ‘salting out’ effects could skew test results, challenging the integrity of the evidence. Continue reading →

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What is a “1275 Order” In a Criminal Case?

Posted on November 8, 2013 by thetorranceattorney

Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff is a top tier dui lawyer with 30 years experience. In this post he discusses the legal challenges of a 1275 order. Continue reading →

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