Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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What is the Sentence for Vehicular Manslaughter in California?

October 26, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

no fault defense DUI with injury in California

Vehicular homicide, detailed under California Penal Code section 192c (PC), is one of the most serious driving offenses a person can be charged with. It occurs when someone dies because another person was driving in negligently or unlawfully. You can even face vehicular manslaughter charges if you caused a fatal car accident while speeding. If […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, Homicide Tagged With: driving, felonies, misdemeanors, reckless driving, defenses, negligence, accidents, vehicular manslaughter, manslaughter, bodily harm

Everything You Should Know About Road Rage Charges in San Diego

October 6, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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There are many different charges that may be filed in road rage cases that take place in San Diego County. Here are some of the most common offenses.

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: bodily harm, driving, misdemeanors, vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, violent crimes, felonies

Is a DUI in California a Felony or Misdemeanor?

March 17, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

What Makes A DUI A Felony?

Drunk driving should always be viewed as a serious charge as it can result in jail time, massive fines, prevent you from being able to drive and leave you with expensive insurance deductibles even once you do get your license back. But some driving under the influence cases are even more serious and can even […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: dui, bodily harm, felonies, manslaughter, prison, vehicular manslaughter, penalties, dui with accident, three strikes, wet reckless

Can You Lose Your License for Life in California?

January 31, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Many crimes can result in a temporary license suspension, including drunk driving, certain juvenile crimes, violating the implied consent law, reckless driving, joyriding, and more. Most people don’t know that some offenses can also result in a lifetime license revocation of your Class A, B, or C licenses, meaning you lose this type of driver’s license forever in California. If you […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, Assault and Battery, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: dui, fraud, reckless driving, joyriding, vehicular manslaughter, implied consent, driving, drivers license

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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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