Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Is Santa a Christmas Criminal? An Attorney Weighs In

November 25, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

santa claus breaking and entering

Over the years, many people have questioned whether or not Santa Claus has the right to enter homes and leave gifts behind wherever he goes, wondering if he is breaking and entering or committing a criminal act related to animal abuse, human trafficking, or stalking. While laws may vary from country to country and state […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THEFT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: burglary, animal abuse, christmas, holidays, fictional, human trafficking, trespassing

Is It Legal to Kill A Zombie in California?

October 23, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

The Walking Dead shambled back on the air last week with record ratings, making it the most-watched episode of any drama show in basic cable history. But with all the focus on the morality of life after a zombie outbreak, few people consider the legality of killing the undead. Let’s Assume There’s Still a Justice […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: medical conditions, homicide, Halloween, self defense, firearms, better understanding the law, suicide, fictional, violent crimes, weapons, murder

What Kind of Charges Could Skyler From Breaking Bad Face?

August 27, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

meth dui california

While we don’t know how the show will end yet, season five has made it clear that Breaking Bad’s Skyler White is willing to work with Walt -as long as it means keeping their kids safely away from the mess. She’s terrified of him and if she were arrested for her role in Walter’s business, […]

Filed Under: Sharing Obscene Materials, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: fictional, duress, defenses, intent, tv shows, drug crimes, money laundering, aiding and abetting

Could Tony Stark Get A DUI While Wearing His Suit In CA?

July 24, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Could Tony Stark Get A DUI

It sounds like a silly question, but it’s certainly something many viewers have wondered after watching the Iron Man films and The Avengers: Could Tony Stark get a DUI for operating the Iron Man suit while drunk? Did Tony Actually Fly While Drunk? Well, the first question, of course, is did he ever actually fly […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: dui, alcohol, comic books, superheroes, fictional

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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 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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