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

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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Can Blood in the Mouth After an Accident Affect the Breathalyzer?

DUI accidents can lead to facial injuries from airbag deployment, often causing cuts to lips, cheeks and inside of mouth. These injuries, though sometimes minor, can affect breath testing results. Breath machines measure alcohol by multiplying breath alcohol by 2100, leading to potential false accusations. Blood in mouth can falsely inflate BAC. Understanding this process highlights the complexities in drunk driving cases. Continue reading

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Torrance Jury To Decide PTSD Claim

Torrance Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Ruff discusses claims of PTSD in Torrance Court. Continue reading

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