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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

San Diego Robbery Attorney With 35 Years Experience

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

Robbery is a serious felony that can result in penalties ranging from 3 years to life depending on the circumstances involved. If you have been accused of robbery, please call Peter Liss as soon as possible to discuss your defense.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: firearms, armed robbery, san diego armed robbery attorney, armed robbery lawyer, gun crimes

What are the Penalties for Stealing a Catalytic Converter in California?

October 4, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Catalytic converter theft is dramatically increasing in frequency. This crime may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in California, depending on the value of the auto part.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Theft Defense, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: theft, burglary, auto theft, catalytic converters, catalytic converter theft

Most Forms of Mail Theft in California are Only Misdemeanors

July 27, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Most people know that mail theft is a federal crime. In fact, it’s a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. This applies whether a letter or package is sent via UPS, USPS or FedEx. What most people don’t know is that anyone who steals mail sent through USPS can also be charged […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: theft, petty theft, mail theft, package theft, porch pirates, 530.5(e) (pc)

California Strengthens Its Laws Against Organized Theft

July 24, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Back in 2017, California enacted new theft laws that ensured those who shoplifted could only be charged with a misdemeanor or infraction, whereas prosecutors often filed felony burglary charges against shoplifters prior to that, arguing that they entered the store with the intent to steal. Most first-time offenders could even enter a diversion program, allowing […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: theft, shoplifting, petty theft, AB 331, organized theft, fences, justice reform

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

Wedding Crashing is a Crime, But Charges Are Rare

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

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While people have been crashing weddings for probably about as long as people have had weddings, the idea of “wedding crashing” really entered the popular consciousness when the Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn film Wedding Crashers was released in 2005. Since then, many more people have tried their hands at crashing weddings in order to […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: robbery, theft, burglary, fraud, wedding crashing, wedding crashers, weddings, marriages

Possession of Burglary Tools, California Penal Code Section 466 (PC)

June 4, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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The mere possession of a crowbar, or even a set of lockpicks, does not make someone a criminal. But if prosecutors can prove the person in possession of these items intended to use them to , then that person could be found guilty of violating California Penal Code Section 466 (PC), aka possession of burglary […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: crime, law, theft, burglary, intent, burglary tools, pc 466, tools, lock picks, crowbar

What to Know About Dognapping Laws in California

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

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One of the most increasingly common crimes is that of dognapping. Perhaps one of the most surprising things about this crime is the fact that is usually only charged as petty or grand theft and a good portion of people accused of the crime only face misdemeanor charges. Here’s what you should know about this […]

Filed Under: Theft Defense, THEFT CRIMES Tagged With: theft, petty theft, grand theft, dognapping, dog theft, purebred dogs, kidnapping of dogs, pet theft

Unemployment Fraud Defense Attorney in San Diego

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

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California’s Employment Development Department, the state department in charge of issuing unemployment benefits, has been in the news a lot recently after reporting record fraud losses in 2020 due to looser restrictions on unemployment claims as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, of the $114 billion worth of unemployment benefits paid in 2020, […]

Filed Under: Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: fraud, california, unemployment fraud, benefits fraud, edd, cornonavirus news

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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 ensure all clients receive top quality representation at affordable rates and I accept all major credit cards. Hablamos Espanol.

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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.