A criminal conviction will remain on your record unless it is expunged under the law. However, thanks to a law that took effect in 2023, many people are eligible for the automatic expungement of their criminal records. This law even allows for many people who were sent to state prison after being convicted of a […]
You Won’t Believe These Famous DUI Cases
Drunk driving is one of the most commonly committed crimes in America, and celebrities are just as likely to drive under the influence as the general populace. While you may feel all alone when you have been charged with a DUI, remember that many people (including some of the most famous people in the world) […]
Police Are Turning to AI Systems to Write Up Reports
Despite what you may see on TV, being a police officer involves more than issuing tickets, making arrests, searching crime scenes, talking to witnesses, and interrogating suspects. One thing they leave out on the procedurals is all the paperwork officers must fill out as part of their jobs. However, a new AI technology called Draft […]
Battery on a Police Officer in California: 243(b) & 243(c)(2) (PC)
Under California Penal Code 243 (PC), battery is usually punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. But if the battery involves attacking a police officer, firefighter, or other protected worker, the penalties are more severe as described in Penal Code 243(b) and 243(c). If you are accused of battery against a […]
Misdemeanor and Felony Assault Lawyer in Vista, California
Assault is among the most frequently charged crimes in San Diego County and throughout California. It happens daily in bars, microbreweries, parties, and even on freeways. If you are facing assault charges, Vista defense attorney Peter M. Liss can help. Please call 24/7 to schedule a free consultation. What is Assault Under California State Law? […]
What is the Statute of Limitations for Domestic Violence Charges in California?
Prosecutors only have a certain amount of time to file charges after a crime takes place. This timeframe is known as the statute of limitations. For most criminal offenses, California institutes a three-year statute of limitations, but legislators may pass laws to extend this time period for specific offenses. In rape cases, for example, there is […]
Vista Sexual Battery Defense Attorney: 243.4 (PC)
Sexual battery charges are nothing to be taken lightly. A conviction can leave you behind bars for years —and on the sex offender registry for life. If you have been accused of sexual battery (Penal Code 243.4 (PC)) in Vista or North County San Diego, contact defense attorney Peter M. Liss as soon as possible. […]
Domestic Battery Charges in Vista, California: (Penal Code 243(e)(1) (PC))
Domestic violence is a classification of crime that can cover a wide range of specific penal codes. The most commonly filed of these offenses in San Diego is domestic battery. This charge can be filed when someone uses force or violence against an intimate partner. If you have been accused of domestic battery in Vista […]
Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant Charges in Vista
When domestic violence results in injury, it can be charged as corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, filed under California Penal Code 273.5 (PC). This crime is one of the most commonly charged domestic violence offenses in San Diego County. If you have been accused of corporal injury to a spouse in San Diego, […]
Could the Us Use Income-Based Fines for Crimes?
An old expression says that if a crime is punishable by a fine, it’s only illegal for the poor. That idea can be very problematic in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where there is such a massive disparity between the incredibly rich and the incredibly poor. Under traditional penalty structures, the […]
