Whenever discussing what to do during traffic stops, San Diego DUI attorney Peter M. Liss always urges clients to refuse to do any form of field sobriety test as they are not legally required and will only serve to provide police with more evidence against you. Here’s everything you should know about field sobriety tests […]
What You Should Know About Portable Breathalyzers
Under California law, anyone accused of drunk driving must submit to a chemical test to determine his or her level of intoxication or their license will be automatically suspended for one year. But while you are required to submit to a blood or breath test after you are arrested, many people mistakenly believe they are […]
The Most Common Juvenile Crimes in California
We have already discussed some of the most common crimes committed in California, but juvenile offenders tend to violate different laws than their adult counterparts. Here are some of the most common charges San Diego juvenile defense lawyers are asked to fight in court. Assault and battery Teens have always resorted to violence and threats to […]
Drunk in Public Charges in California
Being drunk in public doesn’t seem like such a huge deal, but it’s actually a misdemeanor offense that could leave you in jail. But just walking in public after drinking a beer or two isn’t enough to get you charged with this crime and neither is drinking a beer in public. Here’s what you should […]
Sentencing for the Deadly Mardi Gras Crash
This February, the world was shocked when a man in New Orleans plowed through a crowd of revelers at a Mardi Gras parade, injuring 28 people. Many feared the incident was an act of terrorism, but in the end, the accident was actually one of the worst DUI accidents in American history. While many people speculate […]
Is a Broken Taillight Justification for Police to Search Your Vehicle?
At one point or another, just about everyone has driven with a burned out taillight or has failed to use their turn signal while changing lanes. Generally police won’t stop you for these infractions, but if they do, the infraction alone isn’t enough to justify a police search or a breathalyzer. Here’s what you should […]
Vista Criminal Lawyer Peter Liss Continues to Please Clients
Over the years, we’ve featured multiple articles featuring reviews from happy clients of Vista defense lawyer Peter Liss. With so many positive reviews rolling in all the time, it’s safe to say that you can trust Mr. Liss with your case. Here are a few more examples of the great feedback we’ve received from customers: […]
Things Police Say to Get Suspects to do What They Want
We previously talked about how police will use informal questioning to get you to confess to a crime, but that’s not the only trick they do to get people to help them do their job. Here are a few other things to look out for according to Vista defense lawyer Peter M. Liss: Do You […]
Police Cannot Use A Drug Dog At A Traffic Stop Without Reasonable Suspicion
A recent Supreme Court decision has determined that making someone wait to be searched by a drug dog without reasonable suspicion is a violation of the Fourth Amendment. La Jolla DUI defense lawyer Peter M. Liss is here to help you understand what that means when it comes to your rights on the road. Essentially, the […]
DUIs Involving Methamphetamines
We have previously discussed DUIs involving marijuana, but perhaps the next most common drug people are charged with driving under the influence of is methamphetamine. Meth is one of the most commonly used drugs in San Diego county and like other illegal substances, it can affect your ability to drive. If you have been accused […]
