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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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Fighting High-BAC Charges: How DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff Protected a Client’s Future and Immigration Status

Posted on August 10, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

Matthew Ruff gets DUI charges dropped for non-citizen in Los Angeles California. Long Beach DUI reduced to avoid immigration consequences and harsh penalties for F-1 student visa holders Continue reading →

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The Power of the 4th Amendment: How a .22% BAC DUI Was Reduced to “Wet Reckless”

Posted on May 8, 2026 by thetorranceattorney

Top DUI attorney Matthew Ruff recently secured a reduction to ‘wet reckless’ by challenging police detention and breath test integrity. His client, despite a .22% BAC, was held for nearly three times the legal limit, yet Ruff argued unconstitutional violations. The case started when a Kern County Deputy found a vehicle off the road, with no evidence of impairment. Ruff’s motion to suppress evidence highlighted unlawful prolonged detention and lack of probable cause, proving the arrest lacked legitimacy. Continue reading →

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