Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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The Truth About How to Beat a Breathalyzer

August 26, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

high bac dui enhancement

There are dozens of myths about how to beat a breathalyzer to lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results. Unfortunately, while you can trick a breathalyzer, most techniques increase your BAC, making you more likely to fail. Beyond that, if an officer catches you trying to use some of the tricks people have told you are […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: alcohol, breathalyzers, dui tests, medical treatments, medical conditions, legal myths

Why Does Eating Before Drinking Reduce BAC?

May 10, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Vista DUI lawyer

No one wants to get a DUI, but in car-centric cities like Vista or San Diego, it’s pretty common for people to drive after enjoying a few drinks. If you want to go to the Stone Brewery for dinner and make it home to Vista before the babysitter’s shift ends, chances are you’ll need to […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, alcohol, bac, driving, food

Can an Uber or Lyft Driver Have a DUI Conviction?

January 4, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Oceanside DUI lawyer

One of the great things about being a driver for a company like Uber or Lyft is that you can set your own schedule and work whenever you choose, but you typically cannot drive for either of these companies with a DUI on your record. Even if you don’t already have a drunk driving conviction […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, ignition interlock devices, bac, penalties, driving, insurance

Is it Legal for Minors to Buy Kombucha and Drive?

June 1, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

is kombucha legal for minors to drink before driving?

Kombucha is a lightly fermented drink that has recently become trendy for its health benefits. But because the beverage is fermented, could it be safely consumed by a teenager, and if so, could they drink it before driving a vehicle? While it may be ok to consume due to its low alcohol content, attorney Peter […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, Traffic Stops, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: dui, alcohol, juvenile crimes, minor in possession, juvenile drinking laws, zero tolerance

All About California Dash Cam Laws

May 28, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

california dash cam laws

Under California law, dash cams are legal, but the state does place some restrictions on the devices. Whether or not you would benefit by installing such a device in your vehicle is a personal question that depends on how you drive and what situations you are likely to find yourself in. In some cases, the […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DRIVING OFFENSES, Traffic Stops Tagged With: know your rights, police, right to privacy, evidence, wiretapping, accidents, driving

The Simpsons Are America’s Most Loved Cartoon Criminals

February 22, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Del Mar criminal lawyer

With nearly 30 seasons of episodes and characters that are recognized worldwide, The Simpsons is considered a cultural staple. Part of what makes the namesake family so popular is the simple fact that they’re so darn flawed. But in real life, these flaws would probably leave the parents behind bars and most of the kids […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, Assault and Battery, VIOLENT CRIMES, THEFT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: dui, child abuse, theft, fraud, shoplifting, arson, animal abuse, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, tv shows, attempted murder, truancy, fictional, driving

Is a Broken Tail Light Illegal?

March 17, 2017 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

is driving with a broken tail light illegal?

At one point or another, just about everyone has driven with a cracked tail light cover or a broken brake light. Generally, police won’t stop you for these infractions, but if they do, the infraction alone isn’t enough to justify a police search or a breathalyzer. Unfortunately, police still often use these types of minor […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Traffic Stops Tagged With: know your rights, right to silence, better understanding the law, search and seizure, infractions, pretext traffic stops

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

Surprising Things Police Can Do Without A Warrant

February 6, 2017 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

do police need a warrant to search social media profiles

The Constitution may protect you from unreasonable search and seizure, but many people have no idea how complex search warrant laws are. For example, the police cannot search your cell phone without a warrant, but they can search your car without a warrant if they have “reasonable suspicion.” In fact, they can do many things […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: know your rights, police, police interrogations, police investigations, social media, warrants, search and seizure, dna

23152(c) (VC) Makes Driving While Addicted a Crime in San Diego

October 3, 2016 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

These days, everyone knows it’s illegal to drive drunk. Most people are even aware that you can’t drive a vehicle under the influence of drugs. But did you know that driving while addicted to drugs is actually against the law in California, even if you’re not using the drugs at the time? You can even […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, misdemeanors, dui with drugs, drug crimes, drug addiction, medical conditions, driving

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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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