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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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Under 21 Marijuana DUI Dismissed in Los Angeles Court

Posted on August 5, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

An under-21 marijuana DUI arrest might look like an open-and-shut case to police, but Matthew Ruff’s analysis revealed critical legal and scientific flaws in the prosecution’s case. He successfully dismantled the prosecution’s evidence, leading to the dismissal of all criminal charges. Continue reading →

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Torrance DUI Lawyer Obtains “NOT GUILTY” For Palos Verdes Resident On Under 21 DUI In The South Bay

Posted on February 16, 2013 by thetorranceattorney

DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff wins DUI Case For Under 21 Resident of Palos Verdes. Matthew Ruff continues a long legacy of defending Minors and Young Clients for Alcohol and Minor in Possession Charges. Serving Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates. Continue reading →

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