Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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How are Plea Bargains Made?

March 29, 2023 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Everyone has heard the term “plea bargain,” but far fewer could give you the definition or tell you what different types of plea agreements exist. Interestingly, while the average person knows far more about criminal trials, most cases in America are settled through plea bargains. Nationwide, the Department of Justice reports that between 90 and […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, LEGAL PROCEDURES, SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES Tagged With: alternative sentencing, plea bargains, defenses, better understanding the law, wet reckless

Wet Reckless Vs. DUI Charges in Vista

August 27, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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If you are arrested for drunk driving in San Diego County, you won’t necessarily be convicted of driving under the influence. Even if your DUI lawyer can’t help you beat the charges altogether, he may at least be able to have the charges reduced. One of the most common ways this is achieved is through […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: plea bargains, dui, alcohol, reckless driving, penalties, driving, wet reckless

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, three strikes, felonies, manslaughter, prison, vehicular manslaughter, penalties, dui with accident, bodily harm, wet reckless

What is BAC Used for in California DUIs?

June 9, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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BAC is an abbreviation for Blood Alcohol concentration, which estimates how intoxicated someone is while driving. Under California law, the maximum BAC someone can have while driving is typically 0.08%, but commercial drivers must have a BAC below 0.04%, and minors must not have a BAC above 0.01%. If your BAC is above the legal […]

Filed Under: THE CA LEGAL SYSTEM, DUI / FELONY DUI Tagged With: breathalyzers, better understanding the law, bac, faqs, wet reckless, blood tests, dui

California Vehicle Code 23582 (VC): Reckless Speed Enhancements in Vista

April 16, 2012 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Traffic Cop Talking with Driver of Red Sports Car

Driving drunk is dangerous enough, but it’s even riskier when it’s done at high speeds. Because driving under the influence at a high speed is so reckless, California institutes DUI sentencing enhancements for those who drive at dangerous speeds. In Vista, police often issue tickets to people speeding down Melrose and nearby streets —and arrest […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: wet reckless, ignition interlock devices, reckless driving, enhancements, dui

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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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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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