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What is SR22 Insurance and What are the Requirements in California?

November 21, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

After being convicted of a DUI or other serious driving crime resulting in a driver’s license suspension, you must file an SR22 form with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get back on the road. Those who drive motorcycles must obtain the similar SR1P document. These forms indicate that you have obtained suitable financial coverage […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Sentencing Tagged With: dui, alcohol, dmv, driving, insurance, drivers license

Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Charges in San Diego, California

November 10, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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These days, practically everyone knows it is illegal to drink and drive, but for whatever reason, many people don’t know it is against the law to operate a boat while under the influence (BUI) under California Harbors and Navigation Code 655 (HNC). Doing so is not only illegal, but it is also dangerous, which is […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Sentencing Tagged With: dui, alcohol, vehicles under california law, bac, penalties, driving, open container laws

Can You Get a DUI for Driving While High in California?

November 7, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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While recreational marijuana may be legal in California, driving under the influence of cannabis is still a crime. While most people associate DUIs with alcohol use, California Vehicle Code 23152(f) (VC) allows people to be charged with this crime after driving under the influence of any controlled substance, including marijuana. Even if you have a […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: dui, breathalyzers, marijuana, dui with drugs, dui tests, dmv, bac, driving

Biking Under the Influence: 21200.5 (VC)

October 27, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Many people who know they will be drinking at a party or bar opt to ride a bicycle to avoid the dangers of drunk driving. But what they don’t realize is that California has a particular type of DUI specifically for those who ride a bike while drunk or on drugs. Fortunately, the sentencing for […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, alcohol, misdemeanors, drunk in public, california laws, vehicles under california law, better understanding the law, penalties

What is the Sentence for Vehicular Manslaughter in California?

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

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Vehicular homicide, detailed under California Penal Code section 192c (PC), is one of the most serious driving offenses a person can be charged with. It occurs when someone dies because another person was driving in negligently or unlawfully. You can even face vehicular manslaughter charges if you caused a fatal car accident while speeding. If […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, Homicide Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, manslaughter, reckless driving, defenses, negligence, accidents, vehicular manslaughter, driving, bodily harm

What Happens if You Get a DUI With a Child in the Car in Vista?

October 11, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Drunk driving is always risky, but when an adult rides with someone operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they typically understand the risks. The same can’t be said for children under 14, who have no choice but to agree to go on a ride with their parents when told to do […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Sentencing Tagged With: dui, felonies, misdemeanors, child abuse, child endangerment, enhancements, driving, wobblers, three strikes

Ignition Interlock Device FAQ After A DUI in San Diego, California

October 7, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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If you have been convicted of drunk driving in San Diego County, you may be ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. California law requires anyone convicted of a DUI that caused severe bodily injury or a second or subsequent DUI offense to install one of these devices. However, some counties […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Sentencing Tagged With: dui, breathalyzers, ignition interlock devices, bac, penalties, driving

The Most Common Misdemeanors and Felonies in California

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

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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

Wet Reckless Vs. DUI Charges in Vista

August 27, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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If you are arrested for drunk driving in San Diego County, you won’t necessarily be convicted of driving under the influence. Even if your DUI lawyer can’t help you beat the charges altogether, he may at least be able to have the charges reduced. One of the most common ways this is achieved is through […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: dui, alcohol, reckless driving, plea bargains, penalties, driving, wet reckless

Everything You Should Know About Road Rage Charges in San Diego

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

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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

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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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