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Higher Incidence of DUI and Public Intoxication in Troubled Marriages

Sunday, March 7, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

Recent studies have revealed a higher incidence of problems with alcohol in troubled marriages.  Crimes such as DUI and the lesser known criminal offense of public intoxication have been reported in relationships going through difficulty, according to social scientists that study marital discord.  The experts all agree that with strife comes a higher intake of drugs a... Read More
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Topic: Family Law

Can a Speeding Ticket Result in my Arrest?

Sunday, February 7, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

In California, the law allows a police officer to cite and release a person charged with an infraction violation.  However, as a condition for this release at the scene the person must agree to sign the ticket says a  Mojave Speeding CA Ticket Attorney.  The purpose of signing the ticket is that you are agreeing to appear in Court and deal with the violation.  So the answer is clear, if you sign you go, if you do not sign the violat... Read More
Posted at 14:05 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Automobile Accidents

New 2010 Legislation allows for vehicle forfeiture in prostitution cases

Saturday, February 6, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

Starting in 2010, cities, including Los Angeles will commence a more aggressive forfeiture program targeting those individuals arrested for solicitation of prostitution.  The new law gives prosecutors more power to take and keep a vehicle, according to a Los Angeles Solicitation of Prostitution Defense Attorney .  With these new laws the people charged with offense such as 647b and similar criminal statutes can expect to s... Read More
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Topic: Sex Crimes

DUI Blog Discusses the Latest in California Law

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

A new DUI Blog was launched to discuss the latest trends and issues in DUI enforcement, we encourage everyone to log on and share comments.... Read More
Posted at 19:39 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

How Long Does a Speeding Ticket Stay on Your DMV Record?

Sunday, January 31, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

In California, most speeding tickets stay on your DMV record for 3 years with some exceptions.  For example, a 100 plus violation stays on your record for seven years.  Acccording to Mojave Speeding Ticket Attorney , if you are convicted of VC 22348b, otherwise known as driving over one hundred miles per hour, then you will see the conviction for speeding remain on your MVR for at least 7 years since it is a 2 point vi... Read More

Posted at 14:49 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Traffic Violations

Can a Warrant follow a person to a foreign country?

Saturday, January 30, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

The question is raised by persons who get arrested in the United States and then return to their country of origin withouth re-appearing for Court in the U.S.  the short answer to this question is no.  As many may be aware of, the California warrant for the actor Polansky was unable to be served in his Country of France for many years.  Most misdemeanor warrants will never be fulfilled... Read More
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Topic: International Law

New DUI Law in California allows for Restricted Licenses

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

The new California IID laws will afford those convicted of DUI with priors to get a restricted license sooner than ever before.  The draft of the new law seems to state that as of July 2010 a person with a DUI conviction with one prior to apply for a work provisional drivers license as long as they install an ignition interlock and wait a minimum of 90 days, this will allow for many to save their jobs and incomes.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

Should Homicide by DUI Driver be Murder?

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

The answer to this question in California has already been settled, the case of People Vs. Watson established the so called Watson Murder rule in the context of criminal prosecutions.  Though it can be filed and charged as murder, should it be in every case.  Clearly, the act of driving while intoxicated is a reckless act, does it constitute the requisite intent for second degree murder?  We will see more of these prosecutions in the future and I encourage comments on the topic.... Read More
Posted at 19:40 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Homicide

New CA AB 91 Will Require IID in all Vehicles

Sunday, January 17, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

The new CA law AB 91 as currently written will seem to require ignition interlock devices in all cars owned by first time DUI offenders starting in July of this year, it looks like we DUI attorneys have a tough fight on our hands but will endeavor to challenge the law... Read More
Posted at 15:47 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

New Blog Launch for DUI Issues

Saturday, January 16, 2010 by Matthew J. Ruff

This week a new DUI blog was launched that discusses DUI trends, laws and issues relating to drunk driving. The blog DUI Times attempts to sort out that which is important to those interested in driving under the influence laws in our society today.... Read More
Posted at 17:40 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI
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