Tag Archives: Redondo Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

When an “Anonymous Tip” Isn’t Enough: Revisiting a Landmark Fourth Amendment Victory

Posted on March 1, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff’s landmark case on anonymous tips highlights the balance between public safety and privacy in DUI investigations. In a notable Appellate Division case (Case No. BR 053296), Ruff successfully argued that Redondo Beach police lacked reasonable suspicion based solely on an anonymous caller’s report of a driver with a glass of wine. Continue reading →

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The Police Took My Gun, How Do I Get It Back?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by thetorranceattorney

Getting back gun after arrest Continue reading →

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Redondo Beach Criminal Defense Attorney Explains An “O.R.” Release

Posted on June 16, 2011 by thetorranceattorney

A person charged with a criminal case does not always have to post bail.  Pursuant to current California law, a misdemeanor defendant in custody at the time of arraignment is entitled to an own-recognizance (OR) release unless the court makes … Continue reading →

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