Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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What Happens if You Confess a Crime to a Therapist?

May 8, 2024 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Do Therapists Have to Report Crimes: Therapist Confidentiality and Crime Reporting

The US court system recognizes that some relationships deserve legal protections so the parties can be sufficiently open with one another. For example, a client must feel comfortable with their attorney to share all information relevant to their case, spouses should be able to communicate with one another openly, Catholic priests cannot break the sanctity of confession, and a patient […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: medical treatments, therapists, privileged communications, confidentiality, know your rights

Will Overturning Roe Vs. Wade Affect Californians?

May 15, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Portrait of Female Nurse in Emergency Room

There are a lot of questions circulating now that the world knows Roe Vs. Wade will almost certainly be overturned when the Supreme Court releases their opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June. One thing many people have wondered is how the ruling will impact the notably pro-choice state of California. While […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: health and safety, medical treatments, unborn persons, politics, us constitution, better understanding the law, california laws, know your rights

Pregnancy and Birth in California Jails and Prisons

January 11, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Just because a woman is convicted of a crime doesn’t mean her reproductive system suddenly shuts down. And in fact, many women end up behind bars while pregnant. What happens next will vary depending on the specific circumstances and wishes of the mother-to-be, but one thing that’s always true is that California provides a much […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: medical conditions, families, recidivism, medical treatments, penalties, unborn persons, jail, prison

The Chemical Castration of Sex Offenders in California

November 25, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Oceanside child molestation lawyer

The world at large is against sex offenders, particularly those who target children. To that end, many people have argued that all people who commit a serious sex offense should be subject to chemical castration. But others argue that such a law would be highly unethical as well as a serious violation of the US […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Sex Crimes Involving Children, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: medical treatments, penalties, child molestation, sex offenders, sex crimes, us constitution

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: juvenile crimes, breathalyzers, dui, ignition interlock devices, zero tolerance, medical conditions, medical treatments, dui tests

What are the Legal Consequences of LSD in Vista, California?

February 21, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

oceanside drug lawyer

LSD, a.k.a. lysergic acid diethylamide, or acid, is one of the most popular and famous hallucinogenic drugs in America. It’s also illegal at both national and state levels and possession of the substance can leave you facing serious penalties, particularly if you are accused of selling the drug. If you are facing LSD charges in […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: criminal justice reforms, medical treatments, drug sales, drug crimes, drug possession

The Truth About How to Beat a Breathalyzer

August 26, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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There are dozens of myths about how to beat a breathalyzer to lower your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results. Unfortunately, while you can trick a breathalyzer, most techniques increase your BAC, making you more likely to fail. Beyond that, if an officer catches you trying to use some of the tricks people have told you are […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: medical treatments, legal myths, medical conditions, dui tests, breathalyzers, alcohol

It’s a Crime to Refuse Medical Treatment to Your Child

November 11, 2016 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

can you refuse medical treatment to a child?

When most people are dangerously ill, they visit a doctor. However, a small segment of the population believes that if they are meant to heal, prayer will cure their ailments. While this could result in deadly consequences for diseases that may be easily treatable with medication, it is still that person’s choice to trust in […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Homicide, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: homicide, manslaughter, child abuse, negligence, medical treatments, medical conditions, first ammendment, neglect

Fighting Prescription Drug Crimes in Vista and San Diego

December 8, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Tiger Woods' DUI Case

Many people mistakenly believe that prescription drug abuse is safer and less legally risky than using illegal street drugs, but using prescriptions is just as dangerous and illegal as abusing street drugs. Some of the most commonly abused prescription medications, including Morphine, Adderall, Vicodin, Fentanyl, and Oxycontin, have effects similar to street drugs like methamphetamine […]

Filed Under: Fraud Charges, DUI / FELONY DUI, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES Tagged With: drug crimes, medical conditions, medical treatments, drug sales, prescription drugs, diversion programs, opioids, dui with drugs, fraud, drug possession

Driving with a Fever Could Leave You with a DUI

October 4, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

breathalyzers and fevers

Many things can cause a falsely high breathalyzer result, including diabetes or a low-carb diet. But did you know that even fevers can affect breathalyzers enough to result in your being charged and convicted of drunk driving? It’s true, and because being sick can cause you to drive poorly, your chances of getting pulled over […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, Traffic Stops Tagged With: dui, driving, medical conditions, medical treatments, breathalyzers, alcohol

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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 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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