Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Is it a Crime to Doorbell/Ding Dong Ditch?

November 20, 2024 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Is ding dong/doorbell ditching a crime?

Ding dong ditching, or as many people in San Diego call it, “doorbell ditching,” involves ringing people’s doorbells and running away before they answer. The game is nothing new, dating back at least to the 1800s, when it was called “ring and run,” “knock, knock, ginger,” “knock door run,” “Knicky nine doors,” and “knocky door […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: juvenile crimes, restraining orders, harassment, disorderly conduct, social media, self defense, disturbing the peace, trespassing

Vista and San Diego Restraining Order Attorney: TRO & PRO

August 26, 2024 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

san diego restraining order lawyer

When someone you know, even love, accuses you of assault, harassment, stalking, or domestic violence, you may feel hurt and betrayed. You may not know what to do. But what you can’t afford to do is wait to hire a lawyer experienced at defending against restraining orders (sometimes called “protective orders” or “stay-away orders”). Attorney […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, VIOLENT CRIMES, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: assault, battery, domestic violence, restraining orders, harassment, violent crimes, california laws, gun laws, firearms, stalking

Penal Code 166 (PC): Criminal Contempt of Court Laws in Vista, California

October 17, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

what is contempt of court?

If you’ve ever watched a TV show or movie that shows a courtroom scene, there’s a good chance that one of the characters has done something that would be considered contempt of court. Unfortunately, what makes for a fair, lawful courtroom environment rarely makes for interesting entertainment to the general public. To keep actual courtrooms […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: better understanding the law, misdemeanors, domestic violence, restraining orders, California criminal process, reasonable doubt, contempt of court, how courts work, court, judges, penalties

What to Expect at a California Domestic Violence Arraignment in Vista

September 14, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

domestic violence arraignments

The first court appearance you will need to attend after a domestic violence arrest is known as an arraignment. This step of the court process is one of the most important, as it allows you to hear the charges that have been filed against you, deal with bail, schedule future court dates, and re-addresses the […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Tagged With: domestic violence, restraining orders, better understanding the law, how courts work, arraignments, after the arrest, court, bail

Is Doxing Legal Under California Law?

December 30, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Vista computer crimes lawyer

The internet is often filled with hate speech and trash-talking. Most of these behaviors are covered by the First Amendment; however, the California legislature has taken steps to balance the public’s right to free speech with their right to privacy and safety. As a result, activities such as hacking and swatting are against the law. Similarly, sharing someone’s personal […]

Filed Under: Computer Crimes, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: criminal threats, misdemeanors, harassment, restraining orders, doxing, computer crimes, social media, technology

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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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