Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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As Coronavirus Infections Rise, San Diego County Jail Bookings Are Increasing

August 13, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Just as many people were gaining hope and gearing up for their “hot vax summers,” news started to trickle in about the more infectious Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading around the US. Soon enough, LA started mandating that all people, even those who are vaccinated, wear masks inside public spaces and the CDC followed suit […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: jail, coronavirus, covid-19, bookings, sd sheriffs department, sheriffs department, san diego jails, lack of transparency, bill gore

How Face Masks Could Cause More Bias in Jury Trials During the Pandemic

April 23, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Between facial expressions and body language, it’s estimated that anywhere from 70 to 93% of communication is made in a non-verbal manner. So when you block half of a person’s face with a face mask, eliminating a viewer’s ability to see frowns, smiles, grimaces and more, you can strip away much of our ability to […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: disease, coronavirus, covid-19, juries, bias, pandemic, trials, facial expressions

Unemployment Fraud Defense Attorney in San Diego

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

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California’s Employment Development Department, the state department in charge of issuing unemployment benefits, has been in the news a lot recently after reporting record fraud losses in 2020 due to looser restrictions on unemployment claims as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, of the $114 billion worth of unemployment benefits paid in 2020, […]

Filed Under: Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: fraud, california, unemployment fraud, benefits fraud, edd, cornonavirus news

Think Twice Before Forging Coronavirus Vaccine Records and Test Results

January 25, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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As the coronavirus wears on for almost a year now, we’re starting to have more tools to fight it, both in because we are now better able to identify who has the disease and prevent them from spreading it and because the vaccines are starting to be given to the public. While it seems we’re […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, perjury, vaccines, forgery, test results, international travel, school requirements

What Will Happen to the Vaccine-Destroying Pharmacist?

January 8, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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It was shocking to discover that 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine in late December. When it was discovered that the vaccine wasn’t left out on accident, but was actually destroyed on purpose by a pharmacist who believed conspiracy theories, it made things even worse. Unsurprisingly, Eric Sutherland, the pharmacist who left the vaccine out will […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, property destruction, vaccines, adulterating a prescription drug

Lying About Having Coronavirus is a Crime in California

December 19, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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While we’ve already covered the fact that it’s a crime to knowingly expose someone to the coronavirus, it’s worth mentioning that doing the opposite can also get you in trouble with the law. That is, claiming to be infected with Covid-19 when you’re actually not can result in criminal charges depending on the situation. In […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: assault, battery, fraud, criminal threats, coronavirus, covid-19, resisting arrest, pandemic, infections, lying about being sick

San Diego Seats its First Jury Since the Start of Coronavirus Pandemic

October 26, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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On October 11, the San Diego County Superior Court did something it hasn’t done in over half a year. It admitted jurors through its doors. Of the 800 prospective jurors who were summoned, only 41 people showed up. That’s a far cry from the typical 400 jurors who typically report in a given day, but […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: health, coronavirus, covid-19, juries, pandemic, trials, courts, san diego courts

San Quentin Prison Population Ordered to be Cut in Half

October 25, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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The U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. While what qualifies usually considered cruel and unusual is debatable, most people would agree that it should include putting prison inmates in a situation where it is practically impossible to avoid getting infected with a potential deadly disease. But that’s exactly what was happening to inmates in […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: disease, coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, cruel and unusual punishment, san quentin, parole, appeals court

What Are California’s Laws Against Spreading Disease?

October 14, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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No one wants to get sick, but sometimes people with contagious diseases put their own needs above the needs of others and willingly expose other people to their sickness. But assuming we’re talking about something worse than the common cold, such as Covid-19 or HIV, this behavior is not only rude, it is also dangerous […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, Sex Offenses, VIOLENT CRIMES, SEX OFFENSES, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: coronavirus, Is it Illegal to Intentionally Infect Someone, is it illegal to purposely infect someone with a disease, is it illegal to purposely get someone sick, law against spreading disease, intentionally getting someone sick, purposefully getting sick, sick, infecting, spreading disease

New Bill Helps Inmate Firefighters Secure Careers After Release

September 19, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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There has been a lot of criticism when it comes to California’s inmate firefighter program. These convicts who are putting their lives on the line as public service all for only $1 an hour plus $2 to $5 a day, which many argue makes the program akin to slave labor. But a new law signed […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: expungement, firefighters, new laws, inmate firefighters, convicts, ab 2147

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criminal justice attorney Peter M. Liss
The Experience You Need

I have been practicing law for over 35 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 defended many high profile 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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Attorney Peter M. Liss,
(760) 643-4050
380 S Melrose Drive #301
Vista, CA 92081

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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 defense attorney.