Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Possession of a Fake ID in California: Penal Code 470(b) (PC)

October 20, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

California fake ID laws

Obtaining and using a fake ID might not seem like a huge deal, especially if it’s just used to get into bars and clubs. But if you are arrested for the possession of a fake ID, you can face serious criminal charges. When you have been accused of violating fake ID laws in San Diego, […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, fraud, false impersonation, fake id, forgery, wobblers

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Defense Attorney

October 19, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a rather broad charge that can cover all sorts of activities that involve aiding or abetting someone under 18 to commit a crime. While the most common actions that result in this charge are giving cigarettes or alcohol to a minor, these are by no means the […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: misdemeanors, juvenile crimes, aiding and abetting, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, truancy, juvenile drinking laws

The Carjacking Law Under California Penal Code 215 (PC)

October 18, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

california carjacking law

Carjacking is different than other crimes involving breaking into or stealing a motor vehicle in that it involves directly taking the car from someone else through the use of force. Because of the increased level of danger and trauma inflicted on the victims over that experienced through traditional auto theft or car burglary charges, the […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Gang Crimes, VIOLENT CRIMES, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: felonies, robbery, theft, burglary, violent crimes, auto theft, armed robbery, driving, three strikes

San Diego Animal Abuse Defense Attorney

October 17, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

animal abuse defense in san diego

California has some of the strictest animal protection laws in the nation, covering not only pets but also wildlife, strays, and farmed animals. To make matters worse, jury members tend to see the creatures as innocent victims, making it very difficult to ensure a fair criminal trial. For these reasons, anyone facing these accusations should immediately contact […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, animal abuse, defenses, self defense, animals, pets, wobblers

How A San Diego Credit Card Fraud Lawyer Can Help You

October 15, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

san diego credit card fraud lawyer

Credit card fraud is increasing in frequency every day. As the internet makes it easier to steal, share and use credit card information, it will continue to do so. Unfortunately, because so many credit card fraud cases involve anonymous internet activities, many people are wrongly charged with this crime. In many cases, police begin to […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Sharing Obscene Materials, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: theft, fraud, white collar, identity theft, money, false impersonation, fake id, petty theft, grand theft, forgery

Aiding and Abetting Vs. Being an Accessory After the Fact

October 14, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

aiding and abetting california: 31 (PC)

If you encouraged or helped someone to commit a crime, you may be accused of aiding and abetting, sometimes called being a “criminal accomplice,” under California Penal Code section 31 (PC). On the other hand, helping someone avoid the police after they committed a crime means you may be charged with being an accessory after […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, aiding and abetting, defenses, better understanding the law, penalties, accessory after the fact, wobblers

What are the Penalties for Stealing a Catalytic Converter in California?

September 30, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

catalytic converter theft

Catalytic converter theft is dramatically increasing in frequency. This crime may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in California, depending on the value of the auto part.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, theft, burglary, auto theft, conspiracy, gang crimes, petty theft, grand theft, business and professions code, wobblers

Fighting Workers’ Compensation Fraud Charges in San Diego: 1871.4 (CIC)

September 28, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

San Diego workers comp fraud attorney

Workers’ compensation insurance benefits were designed as a way for employees to seek compensation for on-the-job injuries without having to prove that their employer was responsible for the injury. While the program has been successful overall, some take advantage of the system by committing fraud, violating California Insurance Code section 1871.4 (CIC). If you have […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: fraud, white collar, california laws, professionals, insurance

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

California Indecent Exposure Law: Penal Code 314 (PC)

September 25, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

San Diego indecent exposure attorney

Indecent exposure sounds like a minor crime, but it is actually a very serious offense that can result in your being labeled a sex offender. If you have been accused of indecent exposure in San Diego, contact a top criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to start building a defense against these charges. What […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: misdemeanors, sex crimes, sex offenders, lewd conduct, indecent exposure, defenses

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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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I rely on my experience as a top defense lawyer in my area to personally review all information on this site; however the information offered here should not substitute as legal advice. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Vista, please contact a qualified criminal defense attorney.

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