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The Man Facing Murder Charges for Fleeing Police

October 7, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

murder charges for police action

Charles Moore is being charged with murder after police caused his car to flip over in order to stop a high speed pursuit, but are the officers just as responsible for the 12 year old passenger’s death as the driver?

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Fleeing the Police, DRIVING OFFENSES Tagged With: dui, murder, fleeing the police, high speed chases, black lives matter, vehicular manslaughter, pit manuever

Everything You Should Know About Road Rage Charges in San Diego

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

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: Traffic Offenses, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: hit and run, reckless driving, vehicular manslaughter, road rage, aggressive driving, road rage defense, dangerous driving, vehicular assault

Not Guilty Due to Sleepwalking? It Can Happen, but Rarely

July 29, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

It seems like something out of a bad detective story, but as more and more people have begun taking prescription drugs with sleepwalking as a side effect, the number of crimes committed by sleepwalkers have dramatically increased over the last few decades and most commonly include offenses such as murder, sex crimes (a specific condition […]

Filed Under: DUI Lawyers Vista, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Homicide, VIOLENT CRIMES, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: sleepwalking, committing crimes in sleep, knowledge of crime, parasomnia, sleepwalking crimes

Putting an End to Police Pretext Stops in California

March 1, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Police can stop motorists for a variety of reasons, including minor issues such as not using a turn signal, having a broken tail light, having window tinting on your windows or similar issues. These stops for minor crimes are considered “pretext” stops because police usually use these issues as a pretext to hopefully find evidence […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Traffic Offenses, DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, Traffic Stops Tagged With: traffic stops, california search and seizure laws, racism, search and seizure, broken taillight, pretext traffic stops, policing, racial disparities, minor crimes, policing reform, tail light

Street Racing Charges in San Diego: 23109 (VC)

February 10, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Teens and young adults have always participated in street racing to some extent, but when The Fast & The Furious films were released, these illegal sporting events saw a major rise in popularity. To help combat the dangers of such activities, police stepped up in their enforcement of these crimes while prosecutors sought increasingly strict […]

Filed Under: DRIVING OFFENSES, Street Racing Tagged With: San Diego North County drag racing attorneys, speed contest, speed contests, excessive speed, driving crimes, street racing, 23109 VC

How Police Determine Who is Responsible in a DUI Car Accident

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

Whenever a car accident occurs, insurance companies will always look to find who is at fault when someone files a claim. While police may sometimes compile a report that can be beneficial to the insurance companies, they aren’t necessarily required to be involved at all. But when a car accident involves serious injury or death, […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, Hit and Run Accidents, Reckless Driving Tagged With: dui, drunk driving, police investigations, hit and run, reckless driving, who is at fault in a car accident, who caused crash, who is responsible in a car accident

Tampering With a Vehicle is a Crime in California

July 20, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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In California, it is illegal to tamper with another person’s vehicle, whether you mess with the car as a whole or just a part of the vehicle or the contents. The good news is that in many cases, this is a reduced charge used in some vehicle burglary cases and carries a much lighter sentence. […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DRIVING OFFENSES, THEFT CRIMES, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: theft, vehicle tampering, tampering with a vehicle, california vehicle code 10852, auto burglary, vehicles, cars

Supreme Court: Traffic Stops for Expired Driver’s Licenses are Legal

April 17, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

When it comes to traffic stops, police are legally required to have a justifiable reason, known as a reasonable suspicion, to pull over the car. They can’t stop you just because they don’t like your hair or a bumper sticker on your car. In fact, even flipping the police off is considered protected free speech […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Traffic Offenses, The CA Legal System, DRIVING OFFENSES, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: traffic stops, Traffic Stops for Expired Driver's Licenses, supreme court decisions, driver's licenses, expired driver's licenses, driver identity

Defending Against Crimes Related to the Coronavirus in San Diego

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

In our continuing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve talked about a number of crimes related to the coronavirus, including intentionally infecting others with a disease, breaking quarantine, looting and fraud. But as people have become increasingly worried about the risk of infection, we’re seeing new and sometimes unexpected crimes being committed as a result […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, DUI / FELONY DUI, DRIVING OFFENSES, Hate Crimes, Reckless Driving, Homicide, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: dui, hate crimes, murder, homicide, coronavirus, Crimes Related to the Coronavirus, high fever, breathalyzer, imperfect self defense, temporary insanity, reckless driving, exigent circumstances

California Crimes That Can Result in License Suspensions for Teens

February 7, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Getting a driver’s license is considered a rite of passage for many teenagers, but there are many crimes that leave teens unable to drive. If you are a teen charged with such a crime or your son or daughter has been accused of one of these offenses, a San Diego license suspension attorney may be […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, San Diego Juvenile Crimes Lawyer, DRIVING OFFENSES, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: minors, teens, license suspensions, penalties, cirminal sentences

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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.

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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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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.