Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Top Vista & San Diego Drug Distribution and Trafficking Attorney

June 20, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

possession of a firearm and drugs in california

If you were caught transporting a large quantity of drugs and prosecutors believe you intended to sell or distribute them, you can be charged with trafficking. If you are arrested for any drug charge, what you say to the police could drastically affect your case. Refuse to answer any questions after you have been arrested […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Traffic Stops, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: federal crimes, drug trafficking, drug crimes, california laws, money laundering, drug possession, felonies

Is Lester Nygaard Legally Responsible For Sam Hess’ Death In Fargo?

June 13, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

sam hess' death in Fargo

The Fargo series has a predictably violent plot that really gets started when ridiculously meek Lester Nygaard meets dangerous assassin Lorne Malvo in the hospital. What happens next is exactly the kind of occurrence that criminal lawyers deal with every day. If you haven’t watched the series yet, don’t worry, we’ll only be discussing what […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: murder for hire, homicide, murder, tv shows, fictional, defenses

Fighting False Evidence Charges in Vista, California

June 6, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

inadmissible evidence

If all the facts in a case were immediately obvious, the court’s job would be much easier. As it stands, we must rely on testimony, forensics, expert opinion, and other forms of evidence to help guide the judge and jury to the correct conclusion. Unfortunately, these things don’t always tell a complete, unbiased story of […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Sharing Obscene Materials, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM Tagged With: tampering with evidence, false allegations, perjury, evidence, fraud, felonies

Are Switchblades Legal in California? Not Generally

May 12, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

are switchblades legal in california

California has some of the strictest weapons laws in the nation. While people often ask “are switchblades legal in California?” The answer is no, but California knife laws are notably complex, especially the parts that cover switchblade knives, to the point where sometimes those charged with the crime weren’t actually in possession of a switchblade. […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: federal crimes, weapons, knives, california laws, violent crimes

In Vista and California, Upskirt Photography Is Considered Disorderly Conduct

April 25, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

ca upskirt photo laws

You may have recently heard about the new ruling in Massachusetts dealing with “upskirt” photos. According to the judge, under the state’s current laws as the victims are in public and not nude, so taking photos of them, with or without their permission, is technically legal. While this is shocking news for the legal community […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: misdemeanors, sex crimes, sex offenders, disorderly conduct, right to privacy, revenge porn

The Difference Between Porn and Prostitution Under CA Law

March 12, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

pornography vs prostition

One of the biggest arguments used by both those against pornography and those in favor of legalized prostitution is that it is illegal to pay someone for sex, but as long as you record it, it becomes a porno and is then legal. It’s a similar debate as to why prostitution is illegal, but escorts […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: wiretapping, sex crimes, solicitation, prostitution, sex offenders, pimping and pandering, revenge porn, pornography

Fighting Prescription Drug Crimes in Vista and San Diego

December 8, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Tiger Woods' DUI Case

Many people mistakenly believe that prescription drug abuse is safer and less legally risky than using illegal street drugs, but using prescriptions is just as dangerous and illegal as abusing street drugs. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications, including Morphine, Adderall, Vicodin, Fentanyl, and Oxycontin, have effects similar to street drugs like methamphetamine […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: drug possession, medical conditions, medical treatments, drug sales, prescription drugs, diversion programs, opioids, drug crimes, dui with drugs, fraud

How to Get a Restricted Driver’s License in CA

November 22, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

California fake ID laws

One of the most difficult things people who receive DUIs need to deal with is the loss of their driving privileges. In a car-oriented city like San Diego, just getting from home to work and back can be a nightmare without being able to drive a car of your own, but driving on a suspended […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: drivers license, insurance, zero tolerance, driving, implied consent, juvenile drinking laws, penalties, dmv, ignition interlock devices, dui with drugs, dui

Driving with a Fever Could Leave You with a DUI

October 4, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

breathalyzers and fevers

Many things can cause a falsely high breathalyzer result, including diabetes or a low-carb diet. But did you know that even fevers can affect breathalyzers enough to result in your being charged and convicted of drunk driving? It’s true, and because being sick can cause you to drive poorly, your chances of getting pulled over […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Traffic Stops Tagged With: alcohol, driving, medical conditions, medical treatments, breathalyzers, dui

Is Batman Guilty of Child Endangerment?

October 3, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

batman and child endangerment of robin

io9 ranked the Caped Crusader as #1 in their list of heroes who should be arrested for child endangerment -and attorney Peter Liss believes they made a strong case. So, is Batman guilty of child endangerment or other crimes when it comes to Robin? What is Child Endangerment, Exactly? Under California law, to be convicted […]

Filed Under: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: neglect, fictional, superheroes, child endangerment, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, comic books, child abuse

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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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