Redondo Beach DUI, Criminal Defense Attorney
Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach DUI Attorney
Arrested for a DUI in Redondo Beach? We can Help.  Attorney Matthew Ruff
has personally defended hundreds of cases in Redondo Beach Court, in
Torrance.  We have a local office in the South Bay and we know the prosecutors
and Judges that will be handling your individual case.  No one has a better
success rate on DUI cases, no one.  We fight the criminal charge and the DMV
license suspension and leave no stone unturned in order to get your driving
under the influence (VC 23152) charges dropped or reduced.

            
Call the attorney now at 310-527-4100

It is well known that the police in Redondo Beach are vigilant about stopping
and arresting suspected DUI drivers within the city limits.  DUI enforcement in
the city is a top priority for law enforcement and therefore every year thousands
of visitors and residents alike are criminally charged with driving under the
A DUI arrest can be a very intimidating experience for most people.  The
incarceration and immediate loss of your drivers license can leave many in a
state of "shell shock" with constant worry and fear of what the future may hold.  
Redondo Beach DUI Attorney, Criminal Defense Lawyer Matthew J. Ruff has
defended thousands of DUI and other criminal charges and he can help guide
you through this difficult time in your life.

Aside from the Court aspect of the case, another element of the arrest is the
DMV license suspension proceedings brought by the California Department of
Motor Vehicles.  Pursuant to state law, the Redondo Beach Police Department
must transmit  notification of the DUI arrest to the DMV at which time a file is
opened with the goal of suspending the offender's license anywhere from 4
months up to 3 years.  It is imperative to contact an attorney and request a DMV
hearing to challenge this suspension within 10 days of the time of arrest.  Failure
to do this will result in the suspension becoming final with no mechanism to
challenge it in any way within the DMV.   A Redondo Beach DUI Attorney can
take care of all that is required to save your license following a drunk driving
accusation.

In addition to DUI, our Redondo Beach criminal defense attorney fights
accusations of hit and run associated with driving under the influence offenses,
as well as drug possession and allegations of driving while intoxicated by the
use of drugs such as marijuana, prescription medications and all other
controlled substances.  

All criminal charges in Redondo Beach are prosecuted in the Torrance Court on
Maple Avenue.  The cases are heard in Division 5 , unless the case is a felony
whereupon it would be transferred to Division 4 for preliminary hearing.  A
Redondo Beach Criminal Defense Attorney can offer specific legal advise
regarding the accused person's legal rights and explain available defenses as
well as how violations of various constitutional rights may influence the outcome
of a given case.   

For example, in one very recent case attorney Ruff was hired by an out of state
resident after he picked up a DUI case in Redondo Beach.  The client blew a
.17% on the breathalyzer and was concerned and worried about how the charge
would affect his license and criminal record.  Matthew immediately took steps to
obtain the relevant reports and records relating to the breath test.  In reviewing
these documents it became apparent that our client's rights may have been
violated in regards to the stop of his vehicle.  Redondo Beach Attorney Matthew
Ruff filed a motion in Court challenging the DUI arrest and as a result the entire
case was thrown out after Mr. Ruff convinced the Judge that there was
insufficient probable cause to pull our client over.  What made this victory even
sweeter was the fact that our client never had to appear in Court at all.









Redondo Beach Police Department uses a Datamaster breath machine to
check blood alcohol levels.  Interestingly, this device can be challenged,
particularly in low BAC cases.  The attorney is very proficient in attacking the
machine and getting breath test results thrown out in Court.

The DMV consequences after a DUI arrest in Redondo Beach also need to be
considered.  A DMV hearing must be requested immediately, you simply cannot
wait until you go to Court in order to save your drivers license.  Redondo Beach
DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff maintains a stellar track record at DMV proceedings
for his clients, for example in one recent case he represented a client stopped
and arrested near King Harbor.  Unfortunately, the officer put down that the client
refused to submit to a chemical test even though he took the breath test in the
field.  At the DMV hearing the attorney persuaded the department to return the
driving privilege and set aside the mandatory one year suspension.

If you or a loved one has been arrested in Redondo Beach, our Law firm can
help.  We can ensure that your rights are protected and all avenues are
aggressively pursued to get you case dismissed whenever possible.

                       
Contact Matthew Directly at 310-527-4100