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Exotic Animals That Are Illegal to Have as Pets in California

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

exotic pets are a illegal in California

In other states like Nevada or Oklahoma, owning an animal such as a tiger may not be a wise choice, but it’s perfectly legal. But California takes the protection of its native wildlife very seriously, which is why owning exotic pets is largely against the law, whether the animal in question is as large and […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: federal crimes, health and safety, pets, animals, better understanding the law, california laws, misdemeanors

What to Know About Dognapping Laws in Vista, California

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

dognapping laws in california

One of the most increasingly common crimes is that of dognapping. Perhaps one of the most surprising things about this crime is the fact that it is usually only charged as petty or grand theft, and a good portion of people accused of the crime only face misdemeanor charges. Here’s what you should know about […]

Filed Under: THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: pets, dogs, stolen goods, animals, grand theft, petty theft, burglary, theft, robbery

Bank Error in Your Favor? Monopoly’s Rules Could Leave You Busted

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

you can't legally keep money from a bank error

Monopoly may have introduced most of us to the idea of a “bank error in your favor,” but while it is an unexpectedly beneficial windfall in the board game, in real life, using this money could leave you facing criminal charges. If you find an unexpected credit on your bank statement, the best thing you […]

Filed Under: WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: money, white collar, theft, legal stories in the news, grand theft, petty theft, better understanding the law

Caught With An Unserialized, Stolen or Unregistered Firearm in Vista?

April 16, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

stolen firearm possession

California has many laws limiting the types of weapons a person may own in the state, prohibiting guns such as assault-weapons and machine guns. But even a firearm that is otherwise legal can be illegal if it was unregistered, stolen, or if the serial number was altered or removed. Fortunately, there are defenses against all […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Weapons Charges, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: stolen goods, weapons, firearms, gun laws, firearm possession, violent crimes

246 (PC) and 247b (PC): Shooting at a Dwelling, House or Vehicle

April 12, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

shooting at an inhabitted building 246 (PC)

Shooting into a structure such as a home, car, motorhome or aircraft is unquestionably dangerous. In many cases, it’s impossible to tell if anyone is inside or not, which is precisely why you can face felony charges whether or not a dwelling was occupied. What specific charges you’ll face, as well as the penalties will […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Weapons Charges, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: weapons, three strikes, gang crimes, negligence, firearms, gun laws, violent crimes

What Happens to the Passengers in a DUI in Vista?

March 31, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Passengers in a DUI

Many people pulled over for drunk driving aren’t alone in the car. While most people aren’t surprised to learn that a driver can face additional charges if the passengers are minors, they are often surprised to discover that adult passengers of a drunk driver in Vista can sometimes complicate DUI arrest investigations and may even […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Traffic Stops Tagged With: evidence, open container laws, driving, better understanding the law, witness accounts, alcohol, dui

False Imprisonment of Civilians & Other Criminal Acts in WandaVision

March 26, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

scarlet witch and false imprisonment

kidnapp People can do a lot of hurtful things when suffering from extreme grief, but few of them end up taking a whole town captive like Wanda Maximov does in WandaVision. But is Wanda guilty of a crime for her actions on the show, or is she yet another victim of her own overwhelming power? […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: human trafficking, kidnapping, fictional, superheroes, defenses, false imprisonment

How Plants Can “Testify” In Criminal Investigations and Trials

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

forensic botany

Plants might not be able to talk, but they may be able to say quite a bit when it comes to a criminal investigation. This is all thanks to a science called forensic botany, which may not be widely known, but can be incredibly useful in helping to identify a suspect. But just like all […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: police, dna, plants, police investigations, forensic science, defenses, better understanding the law

Is a DUI in California a Felony or Misdemeanor?

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

What Makes A DUI A Felony?

Drunk driving should always be viewed as a serious charge as it can result in jail time, massive fines, prevent you from being able to drive and leave you with expensive insurance deductibles even once you do get your license back. But some driving under the influence cases are even more serious and can even […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, felonies, penalties, wet reckless, three strikes, bodily harm, dui with accident, vehicular manslaughter, prison, manslaughter

Is Sexsomnia a Reasonable Defense Against Sex Crime Charges in Vista?

March 8, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

rape and sexsmonia

There are many strange psychological conditions out there, particularly when it comes to sleep disorders. In fact, many people have been known to commit crimes in their sleep, ranging from driving under the influence all the way to murder. A particularly disturbing sleep condition is that of sexsomnia, in which the sleeper does a variety […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Rape, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: medical conditions, rape, defenses, sex crimes

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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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