Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Ignition Interlock Device FAQ After A DUI in San Diego, California

October 7, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

ignition interlock law in San Diego, California

If you have been convicted of drunk driving in San Diego County, you may be ordered to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. California law requires anyone convicted of a DUI that caused severe bodily injury or a second or subsequent DUI offense to install one of these devices. However, some counties […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Sentencing Tagged With: dui, breathalyzers, ignition interlock devices, bac, penalties, driving

NyQuil Does Have Alcohol in It, So Can You Get a DUI from It?

April 10, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

nyquil and breathalyzer

It’s widely known that NyQuil and other cold medicines like Robitussin or Vicks Formula 44 contain alcohol, so people often wonder if they risk getting a DUI just for driving with a cold or flu. It’s a fair question, especially considering that having a fever can increase your BAC up to 9%. So, will NyQuil show […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, breathalyzers, juvenile crimes, ignition interlock devices, dui tests, medical treatments, medical conditions, zero tolerance

Can an Uber or Lyft Driver Have a DUI Conviction?

January 4, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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One of the great things about being a driver for a company like Uber or Lyft is that you can set your own schedule and work whenever you choose, but you typically cannot drive for either of these companies with a DUI on your record. Even if you don’t already have a drunk driving conviction […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: ignition interlock devices, dui, bac, penalties, driving, insurance

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

dui defenses

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: bac, fictional, dui with accident, enhancements, driving, high bac, dui, alcohol, movies, reckless driving, ignition interlock devices

How to Get a Restricted Driver’s License in CA

November 22, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

California fake ID laws

One of the most difficult things people who receive DUIs need to deal with is the loss of their driving privileges. In a car-oriented city like San Diego, just getting from home to work and back can be a nightmare without being able to drive a car of your own, but driving on a suspended […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: driving, dui, dui with drugs, ignition interlock devices, dmv, penalties, juvenile drinking laws, implied consent, zero tolerance, insurance, drivers license

California Vehicle Code 23582 (VC): Reckless Speed Enhancements in Vista

April 16, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Traffic Cop Talking with Driver of Red Sports Car

Driving drunk is dangerous enough, but it’s even riskier when it’s done at high speeds. Because driving under the influence at a high speed is so reckless, California institutes DUI sentencing enhancements for those who drive at dangerous speeds. In Vista, police often issue tickets to people speeding down Melrose and nearby streets —and arrest […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: dui, wet reckless, enhancements, reckless driving, ignition interlock devices

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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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