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What Does it Mean to Instruct Jurors in a Trial?

October 25, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

jury instructions

Jury instructions can dramatically impact a criminal case because they tell the jury how they should apply the law to determine whether the facts indicate that the defendant committed a given crime.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: reasonable doubt, juries, better understanding the law, court, judges

San Diego Robbery Attorney With 35 Years Experience

October 21, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

A gun on a pile of money

Robbery is a serious felony that can result in penalties ranging from 3 years to life depending on the circumstances involved. If you have been accused of robbery, please call Peter Liss as soon as possible to discuss your defense.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: robbery, theft, violent crimes, firearms, armed robbery, enhancements, bodily harm, three strikes

What are the Laws Regarding Warrants and Cell Phone Searches?

October 20, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Cell Site simulator

There was a time when cell phones simply stored phone numbers and records of when calls took place, but a modern cell phone can now provide police with banking records, photos, email conversations, texts, internet search histories, a person’s location history and more. This is why the United States Supreme Court has been ruling on […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: know your rights, technology, supreme court, warrants, computer crimes, better understanding the law, Cell phones, search and seizure

A San Diego Identity Theft Attorney Can Help You Fight the Charges

October 19, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

identity theft laws california 530.5 (PC)

Identity theft involves using the personal identification information of another person for an unlawful or fraudulent purpose. Here’s what you should know about this common crime as defined under California Penal Code 530.5 (PC).

Filed Under: Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, theft, fraud, white collar, identity theft, fake id, forgery, wobblers

A New California Law Has Made Stealthing Illegal

October 17, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

stealthing under california law

A new law will add the act of “stealthing” to the California civil code, but not the criminal code. Here’s what that means for the victims and the accused party.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Rape, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: sex crimes, sex offenders, rape, consent, sex, penalties

What to Do (and Not Do) During an Arrest

October 14, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

common crimes in california

Protecting your rights starts from the first time you speak with a police officer, which is why it’s important to remain silent when you’re being placed under arrest.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, FAQs, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: know your rights, police, right to silence, civil rights, search and seizure, after the arrest, lying

Can You Use a Nanny Cam Legally In California? It Depends

October 11, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

are nanny cams legal in California?

Nanny cams exist in a legal gray area in California state. They can be used, but only in specific areas and in specific ways -unless those being filmed consent to the filming.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: know your rights, right to privacy, spying, california laws, child molestation, revenge porn, better understanding the law, wiretapping

Everything You Should Know About Road Rage Charges in San Diego

October 6, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

no fault defense DUI with injury in California

There are many different charges that may be filed in road rage cases that take place in San Diego County. Here are some of the most common offenses.

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, violent crimes, reckless driving, vehicular manslaughter, driving, bodily harm

What You Should Know About the Revenge Porn Law in California

October 5, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

pornography vs prostition

California’s revenge porn law outlaws sharing explicit images or videos with even just one other person if the person depicted did not consent to the distribution of the material and could suffer emotional distress as a result.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: sex crimes, california laws, technology, computer crimes, revenge porn, us constitution, pornography

Attempted Murder Charges Can be Difficult to Prosecute in California

September 29, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

San Diego gang charges lawyer

Attempted murder charges are very serious, but you can defend yourself as long as there is not enough proof that you were actually attempting to kill the victim.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Homicide, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: murder, homicide, violent crimes, california laws, attempted murder, better understanding the law, court, penalties

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criminal justice attorney Peter M. Liss

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I have been practicing law for over 40 years, and opened my own law firm in 1998, after serving as Assistant Supervising Public Defender for the Vista Public Defender’s Office. I have successfully defended hundreds of cases in my career, fighting charges ranging from drunk driving to capital murder.

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My Vista offices are located just off the 78 freeway, directly across the street from the local courthouse and jail facility. For those further south, I have another office in Carmel Valley, off the 5 freeway and highway 56. Both offices offer free parking.

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I rely on my experience as a top defense lawyer in my area to personally review all information on this site; however the information offered here should not substitute as legal advice. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Vista, please contact a qualified criminal defense attorney.

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