Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Who Are The Worst Fictional Lawyers of All Time?

February 2, 2023 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

The Worst Fictional Lawyers of All Time

Always do your research when looking for the right defense lawyer because you don’t want to end up with someone inexperienced. Still, even the average not-so-great real-life attorney will have nothing on these famous bad lawyers. If they were real rather than just existing in TV shows, these lawyers wouldn’t just be the worst —they […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: fictional, how courts work, superheroes, tv shows, comic books, court, court motions, attorneys, lying

False Imprisonment of Civilians & Other Criminal Acts in WandaVision

March 26, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

scarlet witch and false imprisonment

kidnapp People can do a lot of hurtful things when suffering from extreme grief, but few of them end up taking a whole town captive like Wanda Maximov does in WandaVision. But is Wanda guilty of a crime for her actions on the show, or is she yet another victim of her own overwhelming power? […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: human trafficking, kidnapping, fictional, superheroes, defenses, false imprisonment

Why Frank Castle Deserves a New Trial in Daredevil

January 22, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

The Punisher holding guns.

One of the defining character-building moments of Netflix’s Daredevil series is the complete and utter failure of Matt Murdock as a defense lawyer in the courtroom trial of Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. While Murdock and his legal partner, Foggy Nelson, always had the deck stacked against them in this case (Frank Castle is undoubtedly […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Homicide, VIOLENT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: fictional, mistrials, court, prosecutorial misconduct, how courts work, superheroes, better understanding the law, defenses, tv shows

Matt Murdock as a Lawyer? The Many Legal Questions in Daredevil

May 24, 2015 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

is matt murdock aka daredevil a lawyer

It’s a rare day when comic book fans and other geeks can’t stop talking about a lawyer, but Matt Murdock isn’t just any defense attorney —he’s also the one-and-only vigilante of Hell’s Kitchen known as Daredevil. But if Matt Murdock loves his day job as a lawyer, will he need to give up his role […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, VIOLENT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: superheroes, defenses, tv shows, comic books, how courts work, fictional, court, court motions, attorneys

Is Batman Guilty of Child Endangerment?

October 3, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

batman and child endangerment of robin

io9 ranked the Caped Crusader as #1 in their list of heroes who should be arrested for child endangerment -and attorney Peter Liss believes they made a strong case. So, is Batman guilty of child endangerment or other crimes when it comes to Robin? What is Child Endangerment, Exactly? Under California law, to be convicted […]

Filed Under: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, neglect, fictional, superheroes, child endangerment, comic books, child abuse

Is it Illegal to be a Superhero?

August 6, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

is it illegal to wear a mask in public in california

Over the past decade, more and more people have taken to the streets in body armor, striving to become real-life superheroes. While any wannabe heroes may not be able to develop powers, like Superman, Wolverine or Spider-Man, anyone who is brave enough can choose to fight criminals the way Iron Man and Batman do. But is it […]

Filed Under: Weapons Charges, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: citizens arrests, superheroes, self defense, defense of others, comic books, weapons

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: trespassing, property destruction, citizens arrests, superheroes, property damage, comic books, vandalism

The Downside to Wolverine Claws From a Legal Perspective

December 31, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

laws about wolverine claws

Wolverine’s claws are admittedly cool-looking, but they also offer some serious draw backs. Aside from the pain associated with the claws pushing through his skin every time they come out, they present a number of legal issues as well. For example, Logan could be accused of carrying a concealed weapon and if he ever uses […]

Filed Under: VIOLENT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: movies, weapons, medical conditions, superheroes, knives, comic books, violent crimes, battery, assault

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, fictional, superheroes, comic books, alcohol

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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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