Top DUI Attorney Matthew Ruff knows how to beat cases by showing the cop failed to follow regulations. The Regulations are codified in Title 17.
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What is Title 17 and how can it help you beat a DUI in Paso Robles? Title 17 is a book of regulations that govern how breath and blood tests are to be conducted in the State of California. The regulations are rules that must be followed before a chemical test can be used in Court or at a DMV hearing following a DUI arrest. There are many rules that make up Title 17, one of them is that the police officer must continuously observe a subject for 15 minutes prior to administering a breath test for drunk driving. The observation is necessary to rule out any contamination from mouth alcohol such as a burp or belch or regurgitation. Many police officers don’t follow the rules or even know what they are. Fortunately when you hire attorney Matthew Ruff, he knows the rules and how to use them to win your driving under the influence case.
Here is an example of how Matthew beats DWI cases. In fact Matt has beat cases with very high blood alcohol results by showing the rules were not followed. Here is an actual case where Matt beat a .17/.17 breath test case for a client in Paso Robles California (See the actual decision below)
Matthew was retained by a client involved in a traffic collision on the 101 Freeway between Paso Robles and Atascadero. An Officer of the Atascadero Police Department, came into contact with the client as a result of a traffic collision. The client was consequently arrested for violation of 23152 VC (DUI), and given a breath test. Although the Officer signed the sworn DMV statement (DS-367 form) stating that he completed the breath test pursuant to Title 17 requirements, he testified that he did not know what the Title 17 requirements were for a breath test. The officer also testified that during the 10 minutes between the time of arrest (2117 hrs) and the time of breath test (2127 hrs), he secured respondent's vehicle at the scene while respondent was handcuffed and seated in the patrol vehicle, then transported respondent to the police station where he then administered the breath test.
Based on the testimony of the officer at the DMV Hearing it was quite apparent that there was not a continuous observation of the client throughout the 15 minutes prior to the breath test and as a result Matthew got the test thrown out.
How you breathe may affect the breath test!
Recent scientific research has shown there’s a 0.02 - 0.04 difference in alcohol concentration depending on how long you blow. Scientists have discovered the duration of the breath blow during the test has a huge impact on the results, with longer blows resulting in higher readings. Research found that 24-second blows were 0.02-0.04 higher than 6-second blows. This means a person who took a breath test and produced results of .11% BAC could have actually been as low as a .07% which is below the legal limit in California. Matthew is skilled in exposing this type of error in DUI testing and use it to get many cases dismissed or dropped!
Can a Skilled DUI Lawyer Beat a DWI If I Have Prior Convictions? Each case is evaluated based on specific factors such as the reason for the stop, whether you took a breath or blood test, observed signs of alcohol or drug impairment and evidence of intoxication. However, just because you had a prior driving under the influence in the past does not necessarily make the current case hopeless. Matthew and his team of attorneys have been successful in getting charges dropped or dismissed even where the client has previous convictions.
A Trip to the Central Coast does not have to end in a Drunk Driving Conviction! Many of our clients live in the Central Valley, Bakersfield, Fresno and Visalia, and were stopped by CHP on a trip to the coast. The good news is we can fight your charges and can even go to Court for you in most cases, through the arraignment and disposition of your case. We use innovative defense strategies to defend driving under the influence allegations that include filing motions to suppress evidence, discovery motions seeking test evidence from the crime lab and motions challenging the constitutionality of various actions of law enforcement. We fight until a fair outcome is achieved. If you are looking for the best DUI Attorney in Paso Robles, you’ve come to the right place.
What is the process to hire a Paso Robles DUI Lawyer? The first step is to call Matt to discuss the details of your case. Once we can understand the particular facts and circumstances of your arrest we can have a strategy session to frame specific issues and possible defenses. To move forward we send you a simple to understand retainer form you sign and send back, it’s that simple. Call Matt today.
How Important is Your Driver’s License? If you were arrested for driving under the influence and the officer took your license and gave you a pink paper advising you your driving privileges will be suspended, you need to take immediate action to save your ability to drive. Matt can STOP THE SUSPENSION and get a formal hearing to challenge the suspension, but only if you act within 10 days of the arrest.
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