Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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DUI Car Accident Charges in Vista: 191.5(a), 191.5(b), and 23153 (PC)

March 14, 2025 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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California legislators, police, and prosecutors do whatever they can to discourage drivers from operating vehicles while intoxicated. When drivers ignore these efforts and cause an accident while driving under the influence, they face much heavier consequences. In fact, when the driver causes an accident that results in even minor injuries, the charges are often filed […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: accidents, bodily harm, driving, dui with accident, defenses, alcohol, dui

Is a DUI in California a Felony or Misdemeanor?

March 17, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

What Makes A DUI A Felony?

Drunk driving should always be viewed as a serious charge as it can result in jail time, massive fines, prevent you from being able to drive and leave you with expensive insurance deductibles even once you do get your license back. But some driving under the influence cases are even more serious and can even […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, wet reckless, three strikes, bodily harm, felonies, manslaughter, dui with accident, penalties, vehicular manslaughter, prison

A Legal Look at the Drunk Driving in the 40 Year Old Virgin

July 25, 2014 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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The 40-Year-Old Virgin, starring Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, and Paul Rudd, is a cult favorite. While there are a lot of fantastic scenes in the movie, the one that really stands out in the mind of most DUI defense attorneys is the one where a drunk girl gives Andy the (terrifying) ride of his life […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: driving, enhancements, dui with accident, high bac, fictional, bac, reckless driving, ignition interlock devices, movies, alcohol, dui

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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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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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