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Do You Need SR22 Insurance After You Get a DUI?

November 21, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on January 13, 2023

After being convicted of a DUI or other serious driving crime, you are required to file an SR22 form with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get back on the road. This form indicates that you have obtained suitable financial coverage in case you get into an accident. However, companies are typically wary of covering […]

Filed Under: DUI / FELONY DUI, License Suspensions, Sentencing Tagged With: license suspensions, sr22, license reinstatement, drunk driving, sr-22 insurance in California, SR-22 Insurance, sr-22 insurance lawyer

Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Charges in San Diego, California

November 10, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on December 30, 2022

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These days, practically everyone knows it is illegal to drink and drive, but for whatever reason, many people don’t know it is against the law to operate a boat while under the influence (BUI) under California Harbors and Navigation Code 655 (HNC). Doing so is not only illegal, it is also dangerous, which is why […]

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Can You Lose Your License for Life in California?

January 31, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on October 16, 2023

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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, Traffic Offenses, DUI / FELONY DUI, Fleeing the Police, License Suspensions, DRIVING OFFENSES, Assault and Battery, Hit and Run Accidents, Reckless Driving, Street Racing, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: license revocation, lifetime license suspension, license revoked for life, california license revocation, revocation vs suspension, vehicular assault, lifetime driving ban

How to Get a Restricted Driver’s License in CA

November 22, 2013 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss Last Updated on January 9, 2023

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One of the most difficult things people who receive DUIs need to deal with is the loss of their driving privileges. In a car-oriented city like San Diego, just getting from home to work and back can be a nightmare without being able to drive a car of your own, but driving on a suspended […]

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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.