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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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The “Weaving” Myth: How DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff Won a 0.15% BAC Case

Posted on February 22, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

Top DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff’s recent triumph in overturning a license suspension highlights his strategic defense of constitutional rights. Despite a 0.15% B.A.C., Ruff argued that mere lane weaving does not meet the legal threshold for a traffic stop. By focusing on the Solovij standard, he ensured that officers must have ‘reasonable suspicion’ of criminal activity before pulling someone over. His defense underscores the importance of accountability in law enforcement practices. Continue reading →

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New Scientific Studies Reveal DRE Tests in Marijuana DUI Stops May Lead to False Arrests

Posted on July 16, 2025 by thetorranceattorney

Police often rely on DRE protocols for DUID arrests, but recent studies reveal these methods are flawed and unreliable. DRE protocols fail 45.5% of the time, and officers frequently disagree. Courts often accept this questionable evidence, despite its lack of scientific backing. Learn how these issues impact DUID cases and why you need expert legal advice. Continue reading →

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