Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Will Your Car be Impounded After a DUI in Vista, California?

March 17, 2025 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

What Will Happen to Your Car After a DUI Arrest

When you’re arrested for drunk driving, the police aren’t about to let you get back in the vehicle and drive it back to the station. So what happens to your car after a DUI arrest? Well, that depends on a few things, but when you are arrested for driving under the influence, your vehicle could […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, Traffic Stops Tagged With: after the arrest, dui, penalties, sentencing, driving

What to Do (and Not Do) During an Arrest

October 14, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

common crimes in california

Protecting your rights starts from the first time you speak with a police officer, which is why it’s important to remain silent when you’re being placed under arrest.

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, FAQs, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: know your rights, search and seizure, after the arrest, lying, civil rights, right to silence, police

What to Expect at a California Domestic Violence Arraignment in Vista

September 14, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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The first court appearance you will need to attend after a domestic violence arrest is known as an arraignment. This step of the court process is one of the most important, as it allows you to hear the charges that have been filed against you, deal with bail, schedule future court dates, and re-addresses the […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Tagged With: domestic violence, restraining orders, bail, better understanding the law, how courts work, arraignments, after the arrest, court

Debunking the 10 Most Commonly Believed Legal Myths

August 14, 2017 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Many shows, books, and movies depict the legal system, but because writers need to be concerned with conciseness and ratings, they often fall back on common misconceptions. Unfortunately, when myths spread enough, the public starts to accept them as accurate, but no matter how much people believe these ideas, it doesn’t change how the criminal […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, FAQs, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: forensic science, obstruction of justice, insanity defense, better understanding the law, after the arrest, court, legal myths, entrapment, marriage, faqs, evidence, know your rights, right to silence

What Happens to Your Dog When You Get Arrested in Vista?

January 2, 2017 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

What Happens to Your Dog When You Get Arrested?

Close to half of all American households have a dog, and many of those dog owners are single, so what happens to a person’s dog when they go to jail or are arrested? As it turns out, that question can be rather complex and depends on where you live, where you were arrested, and more. […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: better understanding the law, prison, jail, after the arrest, incarceration, pets, dogs

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criminal justice attorney Peter M. Liss

The Experience You Need

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.

Two Easy-to-Find Offices

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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You can call my offices any time of day, every day to speak with a live person who can help you schedule a free initial consultation. If you have any questions, I return my calls promptly and courteously.

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I ensure all clients receive top quality representation at affordable rates and I accept all major credit cards. Hablamos Español.

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My Practice Areas

I handle all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in San Diego County, including:

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About the Legal Information on This Website

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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