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The Most Common Misdemeanors and Felonies in California

September 26, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

common crimes in california

While attorney Mr. Liss handles all types of criminal charges, he sees some types of cases far more than others. These are some of the offenses he takes the most frequently in the process of defending clients in his San Diego practice, which are also some of the most common crimes as detailed by the […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DUI / FELONY DUI, Assault and Battery, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES, VIOLENT CRIMES, SEX OFFENSES, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: dui, domestic violence, theft, sex crimes, violent crimes, california laws, drug crimes, weapons

Planting and Tampering With Evidence in California: Penal Code 141 (PC)

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

false evidence in california 132 and 134 pc

If someone is accused of violating Penal Code Section 141 (PC), they will normally face misdemeanor charges. But when a police officer is accused of planting or tampering with evidence, the charges will be a felony.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: police, police investigations, forensic science, evidence, defenses, legal stories in the news, tampering with evidence

What Are Drug Free School Zones in Vista and California?

November 2, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

drug free zone sign

You may have seen signs around that say “drug-free zone,” but if drugs are already illegal, then why post a sign to say as much? Well, these signs aren’t just stating the obvious; in fact, they’re actually declaring that any drug crimes committed within the designated “zone” are subject to enhanced penalties. Here’s what you […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: drug possession, california laws, drug crimes, drug sales, enhancements

What are the Legal Consequences of LSD in Vista, California?

February 21, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

oceanside drug lawyer

LSD, a.k.a. lysergic acid diethylamide, or acid, is one of the most popular and famous hallucinogenic drugs in America. It’s also illegal at both national and state levels and possession of the substance can leave you facing serious penalties, particularly if you are accused of selling the drug. If you are facing LSD charges in […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: drug possession, drug crimes, drug sales, medical treatments, criminal justice reforms

The Very Unrighteous Crimes of the Righteous Gemstones

October 21, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

A giant pile of money

Danny McBride is known for making over-the-top characters that are incredibly flawed and yet still somehow sympathetic. He’s also well versed at showing how easy it is for one crime to escalate into more and more major criminal acts, particularly in his new show, The Righteous Gemstones. Here are some of the many, many crimes […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Assault and Battery, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES, VIOLENT CRIMES, SEX OFFENSES, THEFT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: drug possession, white collar, murder, solicitation, extortion, self defense, wiretapping, embezzlement, fictional

If Drugs are Found in a House, Who is Responsible?

October 18, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

San Marcos drug lawyers

One of the most common things people say when police confront them with drugs found in a search is, “those aren’t mine.” While drug possession lawyers suggest never talking to the police without an attorney present, you can sometimes successfully fight drug charges on the grounds that they weren’t actually yours. This defense is a good option […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: know your rights, drug possession, drug crimes, better understanding the law, drug sales, search and seizure

Will Using a Private Browser Online Keep You Out of Legal Trouble?

July 29, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

La Jolla defense attorney

While most people are online every day, few understand the technology necessary to enable our phones and computers to access the internet. To be fair, you don’t normally need to know how a piece of technology works to reap its benefits. However, if you search with a private browser because you’re hoping to keep your […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Sharing Obscene Materials, Computer Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: police investigations, technology, evidence, computer crimes, better understanding the law, search and seizure, tampering with evidence

Is Dr. Jekyll Legally Responsible for Mr. Hyde’s Crimes?

May 31, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Vista drug attorney

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the famous classic tales of the Victorian Era —and with good reason. It explores themes of addiction, personal responsibility, unconscious desires, the rigidity of Victorian norms, morality, and the duality of man. People have long debated whether or not Jekyll should be considered responsible for Mr. Hyde’s […]

Filed Under: DRUG OFFENSES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: violent crimes, drug crimes, drug addiction, insanity defense, fictional, medical conditions

Are Mario and Luigi Drug Addicts That Stomp Turtles While High?

March 8, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Oceanside drug lawyer

Much has been made about the idea that the Super Mario Bros. game simply revolves around Mario and his brother Luigi hallucinating while doing mushrooms. It’s an interesting concept that really does change everything about the game. So assuming it’s true, what does that mean for the brothers from a legal perspective? Here’s what lawyer […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Animal Abuse, DRUG OFFENSES, VIOLENT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: drug possession, drug crimes, animal abuse, insanity defense, defenses, fictional, medical conditions

A Small List of the Many, Many Crimes Committed By the Gang in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

February 24, 2017 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

The entire charm of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia relies on watching terrible people do terrible things, but with all the things the gang has done, it’s a minor miracle any of them are still free to walk the streets. Here are a small handful of crimes the gang has committed, along with their potential […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, Assault and Battery, DRUG OFFENSES, Kidnapping, VIOLENT CRIMES, THEFT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: dui, battery, robbery, theft, burglary, vandalism, fraud, sex crimes, prostitution, arson, rioting, pimping and pandering, tv shows, false impersonation, kidnapping

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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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