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Over 800 People Arrested After Using Encrypted App Monitored by FBI

June 21, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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The FBI is always trying to come up with unique ways to catch criminals who want to use technology to commit crimes. In the past, they introduced malware into a darkweb site used for sharing child pornography and now it turns out they even helped spread encrypted chat app that criminals across the globe used […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, FEDERAL CRIMES, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: hacking, technology, Cell phones, fbi, tools, encryption, catching criminals

Have You Been Arrested at the Airport? San Diego Airport Arrest Lawyer

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

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A shocking number of people are arrested at airports every year. That’s not only because they are major hubs for transporting illegal items and filled with tons of law enforcement personnel, but also because airports are subject to a complex tangle of federal and state laws. If you have been arrested at an airport in […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, FEDERAL CRIMES Tagged With: crimes, marijuana, drugs, weapons, smuggling, san diego airport crimes attorney, airports

Pre-File Investigation: San Diego Preemptive Representation

June 9, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

If you believe you may be under investigation for a crime, you shouldn’t wait until charges are filed before you contact a top criminal defense attorney. You lawyer can provide you with advice on how to proceed during the investigations and let you know whether or not to answer questions for the police. On top […]

Filed Under: WHITE COLLAR CRIME, SEX OFFENSES, THEFT CRIMES, FEDERAL CRIMES, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: prefile investigations, defense strategies, better understanding the law, pre-file investigations, pre-file motions, pre-file efforts, what an attorney does, preemptive representation

The Newest Updates to the College Admissions Scandal Sentencing

November 8, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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It’s been six months since we first wrote about the college admissions scandal and sentencing possibilities. But this story continues to make headlines as sentences are handed down and new charges continue to be added. Carmel Valley defense attorneys like Peter M. Liss has the newest updates in the story, including the sentences handed down to […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Hypotheticals, The CA Legal System, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, FEDERAL CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: college admissions scandal sentencing, carmel valley defense attorneys, college admissions scandal, celebrities, rick singer, crime in the news

Would Bill and Ted Need a Time Machine to Get Out of Legal Trouble?

July 8, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Vista defense lawyer

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is one of those legendary movies that people still love thirty years after its release. In fact, a new sequel is planned for release next year. In honor of the thirty year anniversary of this most excellent film, attorney Peter M. Liss has taken an in depth look at what […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Hypotheticals, San Diego Juvenile Crimes Lawyer, Theft Defense, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES, FEDERAL CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: movies, funny, hypothetical, geek, bill and ted, bogus journey, excellent adventure, nerdy, excellent

The Celebrity College Admissions Scandal

April 15, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

By now, everyone has heard about the huge college admissions scandal in which the rich and famous cheated and bribed their children’s ways into some of the top schools in the country. What you might not know, unless you’ve been paying close attention to the story, is what charges the more than 50 people arrested […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Hypotheticals, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, FEDERAL CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: fraud, money laundering, college admissions scandal sentencing, college admissions scandal, celebrities, briberies, bribery, racketeering

Money Laundering Laws in California: What to Know

March 22, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Vista fraud lawyer

It’s common knowledge that when someone gets a lot of cash from illegal activities, they may need to launder the money in order to make it appear legitimate before they deposit it in the bank or spend it. That being said, San Diego criminal defense lawyer Peter Liss says most people don’t really understand this […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES, FEDERAL CRIMES Tagged With: fraud, white collar crimes, money laundering, money laundering defense attorney, money laundering defense lawyer ca, money laundering california

Pyramid, Ponzi and Endless Chain Schemes in California

February 25, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

San Diego fraud defense lawyer

Most people are only aware of a few types of fraud, the classic lying con man, the use of identity theft to get something, and use of a pyramid or Ponzi scheme to convince people to willingly give up their money because they believe they’ll get more money in return. That being said, while most […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, FEDERAL CRIMES Tagged With: san diego criminal lawyer, san diego fraud defense attorney, fraud defense lawyers san diego, san diego fraud attorney, fraud attorney in san diego

The Supreme Court Determines How Much Force Makes a Crime Violent

February 22, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Oceanside violent crimes lawyer

The law frequently talks about “violent crimes,” but Oceanside violent crimes lawyers know that unless a crime is specifically defined as violent in the law itself, defining what is or is not violent can be a tricky task. That’s particularly true when trying to apply one state’s laws to another or to federal laws. A […]

Filed Under: Gang Crimes, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, Hate Crimes, Homicide, Kidnapping, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges, FEDERAL CRIMES Tagged With: oceanside criminal defense lawyers, criminal lawyers in oceanside, oceanside theft crimes lawyers, violent crimes attorneys oceanside, criminal defense attorney in oceanide, theft attorneys oceanside

Would Agent Nadeem’s Testimony be Admissible in Netflix’s Daredevil?

December 21, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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We’re all mourning the loss of more than half of Netflix’s fantastic Marvel series, especially one that is a favorite of many defense lawyers, Daredevil. We’ve actually written quite a lot about these shows, including two articles on Luke Cage, two more on Jessica Jones, and two articles on Daredevil, including one about Frank Castle […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Hypotheticals, The CA Legal System, Federal Crimes Lawyers in Vista, FEDERAL CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: marvel, Daredevil, netflix, hearsay, netflix's daredevil, agent nadeem's testimony, evidence rules, dying declaration

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criminal justice attorney Peter M. Liss
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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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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.