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: false impersonation, fake id, wobblers, forgery, fraud, misdemeanors, felonies

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

A San Diego Identity Theft Attorney Can Help You Fight the Charges

October 19, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

identity theft laws california 530.5 (PC)

Identity theft involves using the personal identification information of another person for an unlawful or fraudulent purpose. Here’s what you should know about this common crime as defined under California Penal Code 530.5 (PC).

Filed Under: Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: fake id, felonies, misdemeanors, theft, fraud, white collar, identity theft, forgery, wobblers

San Diego False Impersonation Attorney Peter M. Liss

August 4, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Del Mar criminal lawyer

Identity theft is a crime everyone has heard of, but few people know that the activities commonly called by that name include a wide array of offenses. One of the most commonly charged forms of identify theft is false impersonation. If you have been accused of this crime or any other form of identity theft, […]

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

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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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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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