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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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How Top Los Angeles DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff Secured a Complete Dismissal of Child Endangerment Charges

Posted on September 27, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

When prosecutors added two counts of misdemeanor Child Endangerment (Penal Code § 273a(b)) to a Los Angeles DUI charge, the client faced severe penalties—including mandatory child abuse probation terms, potential jail time, and serious threats to parental custody rights. 
Facing these overwhelming stakes, top-tier DUI defense attorney Matthew Ruff launched a strategic defense focused on dismantling the prosecution’s allegations. Through meticulous examination of the traffic stop evidence, challenging the assertion of “willful endangerment,” and aggressive prosecutor negotiations, Attorney Ruff successfully secured a complete dismissal of both child endangerment counts. Continue reading →

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Case Study: How Top-Tier DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff Beat an APS Refusal Suspension and Saved a Client’s Driving Privilege

Posted on September 17, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

Top DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff Wins DUI refusal by showing the arrest was unlawful due to a violation of PC836 and unlawful entry into residence, as well as insufficient evidence of refusal Continue reading →

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