Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Will Overturning Roe Vs. Wade Affect Californians?

May 15, 2022 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

There are a lot of questions circulating now that the world knows Roe Vs. Wade will almost certainly be overturned when the Supreme Court releases their opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June. One thing many people have wondered is how the ruling will impact the notably pro-choice state of California. While […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, WHITE COLLAR CRIME

Vista Lawyer Peter M. Liss: A Trusted Source for News Reporters

December 16, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Reporters reach out to Peter M. Liss on a variety of topics because they know he is a respected source with an excellent understanding of the California criminal justice system.

Filed Under: DUI Lawyers Vista, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, DUI / FELONY DUI, LEGAL PROCEDURES, SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES Tagged With: dui, news, media, reporters, legal source, newsworthy, news stories, legal sources, expert source, quotes

Defense Attorney Peter M. Liss in the News

December 14, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Not every criminal attorney is able to land so many high profile cases, but Peter M. Liss is trusted by his clients thanks to his great negotiation skills, kind demeanor and proven results.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, DUI / FELONY DUI, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: dui, murder, news, identity theft, defenses, grand theft, embezzlement, peter liss, case results, real results, vehicular homicide

What Does it Mean to Instruct Jurors in a Trial?

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

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Jury instructions can dramatically impact a criminal case because they tell the jury how they should apply the law to determine whether the facts indicate that the defendant committed a given crime.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: juries, better understanding the law, jury duty, jury instructions, what are jury instructions, what does it mean to instruct jurors, the criminal justice system

What are the Laws Regarding Warrants and Cell Phone Searches?

October 20, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

There was a time when cell phones simply stored phone numbers and records of when calls took place, but a modern cell phone can now provide police with banking records, photos, email conversations, texts, internet search histories, a person’s location history and more. This is why the United States Supreme Court has been ruling on […]

Filed Under: The CA Legal System, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: warrants, Cell phones, cell phone searches, warrant laws in california, cell phone search laws, warrants and cell phones

Know What to do When You’re Arrested, In Order to Protect Your Rights

October 14, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Protecting your rights starts from the first time you speak with a police officer, which is why it’s important to remain silent when you’re being placed under arrest.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, FAQs Tagged With: know your rights, crimes, arrests, rights, police, right to silence, your rights, When You're Being Arrested

California Almost Decriminalized Jaywalking

October 14, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Police tend to use jaywalking tickets as a pretext to stop African American pedestrians. By decriminalizing jaywalking, this problem could be erased without making the streets any more dangerous for pedestrians.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System Tagged With: california, racism, discrimination, pretext stops, laws, jaywalking, selective policing, pedestrians

Can You Be Deported for a Domestic Violence Conviction?

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

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Domestic violence convictions can result in your being deported, unless you negotiate a plea bargain with no immigration consequences.

Filed Under: The CA Legal System, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: domestic violence, corporal injury, moral turpitude, immigration, immigration consequences, spousal battery

What’s the Difference Between Different Types of Attorneys?

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

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Have a hard time differentiating between prosecutors, defense lawyers, public defenders and judges? Here’s what you should know before you head into court.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: private lawyers in San Diego, lawyers, judges, attorneys, public defender, prosecutors

Rising Summertime Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels in Prisons

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

Heat Dangers in San Diego Prisons

As climate change causes more heat waves and days over 100 degrees, perhaps no population will suffer as much as those incarcerated in prison, where few inmates are provided with air conditioning.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System Tagged With: jail, california jail system, cruel and unusual punishment, cruel and unusual, danger, california prisons, prisons, air conditioning, prison temperatures, hot temperatures, dangerous temperatures

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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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About the Legal Information on This Website

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.