Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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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

giving birth behind bars?

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: penalties, families, recidivism, medical conditions, medical treatments, unborn persons, jail, prison

California’s Murder Law Covers Feticide

June 5, 2015 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

california fetal homicide law

Under California law, abortion may be a legal option for a mother to choose, but otherwise, feticide can result in murder charges. Just because the death occurred to an unborn person does not mean it is a lesser crime. If you have been accused of murder related to the death of a fetus, call a […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: medical conditions, unborn persons, supreme court, violent crimes, homicide, manslaughter, murder

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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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