Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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What to Know About California Vandalism Laws

July 18, 2023 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Vista vandalism lawyer

Vandalism and graffiti are crimes nearly everyone has committed at one point or another —whether it involves scratching your initials into a desk in high school, doodling on a bus poster, or something more drastic like spray painting your name across a wall. But just because these acts are common doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile crimes, vandalism, defenses, property damage

Vehicle Code 10852 (VC): Auto Tampering in Vista

July 20, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

vehicle tampering

In Vista, California, tampering with another person’s vehicle is illegal, whether you mess with the car as a whole or just a part of the vehicle or its contents. The good news is that in many cases, this offense serves as a substitute for vehicle burglary charges, allowing these offenders to face a much lighter sentence. […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DRIVING OFFENSES, THEFT CRIMES, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: misdemeanors, theft, vandalism, auto theft, property damage, property destruction

Laws About Picking Fruit from Public Trees

May 8, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

is picking california poppies or fruit from public trees legal?

When you see a sun-ripened fruit hanging from the branch, it’s natural to want to pick it. But if the tree doesn’t belong to you, take a minute to evaluate the situation first. While you’re usually allowed to harvest from public trees, the law is more complex when it comes to plants located on private […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, CRIMINAL DEFENSE Tagged With: property damage, theft, vandalism, california laws, grand theft, plants, trespassing

Is Throwing Something at a Car Illegal? Yes, Throughout Vista and the Rest of California

April 19, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

A smashed windsheild

Everyone knows it’s dangerous to throw rocks at a car, so it makes sense that doing so is illegal. You might not realize that throwing something at a car is illegal even seemingly innocent items like empty water bottles. So why is throwing something at a car illegal even if it is seemingly harmless? While […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: murder, manslaughter, homicide, property damage, property destruction, bodily harm, violent crimes, juvenile crimes, vandalism

Can Spider-Man Legally Do What A Spider Can?

March 30, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

does spider-man break the law?

We know Spider-Man can physically do whatever a spider can, and he can climb around and shoot net everywhere he wants in his own home, but can he legally use these powers the way he does in the comics? That answer isn’t so obvious, and indeed, if he were real, Spidey would probably be well […]

Filed Under: HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: vandalism, comic books, property damage, superheroes, trespassing, citizens arrests, property destruction

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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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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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