Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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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

ShotSpotter Technologies Give Police a Lot of Leeway Without A Lot of Evidence

August 30, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

shotspotter in san diego

ShotSpotter is a police surveillance tool that informs officers of when and where there has been gunfire -but the tool’s accuracy is questionable and its influence could be downright dangerous.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Gang Crimes, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: violent crimes, weapons charges, technology, firearms, police surveillance, surveillance tools, ai, guns, shotspotter, spotshotter, stop and frisk

What Does it Mean that CA’s Assault Rifle Ban has Been Overturned

June 11, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

the status of californias assualt rifle ban

For 32 years, assault rifles like AR-15s have been illegal in California. But on June 8th, federal judge Roger Benitez overturned the ban, claiming it was a “failed experiment” and falsely stating that more people in California have died from covid-19 vaccines than mass shootings. So does that mean that anyone in the state can […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: supreme court, gun laws, assault rifles, assault rifle ban, court of appeals, ninth circuit, 9th circuit

Better Understanding Assault With a Deadly Weapon Charges in California

May 19, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

assault with a deadly weapon california

Given how many people confuse the crime of assault with that of battery, it’s no real surprise that many people also are confused about what it means to perform assault with a deadly weapon. But the crime isn’t too difficult to understand when you understand what assault is as well as the definition of a […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, what is a deadly weapon, deadly weapon charges, deadly weapons

How Red Flag Laws Work in California

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

california red flag law

In 2014, California passed a new law hoping to reduce the skyrocketing number of mass shootings nationwide. The original so-called “red flag law,” allowed concerned family members or law enforcement agents to request a judge to issue a restraining order that would allow the police or sheriff’s department to seize the firearms of a person […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: San Diego gun crimes attorney, new gun laws, california gun laws, red flag laws california, gun rights

What Are California’s Laws About Ghost Gun Possession and Sales

May 1, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

ghost guns are illegal in california

Ghost guns are homemade firearms that are practically untraceable because they have no serial number. These are legal to sell and possess on a federal level because the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) defines “firearms” only as finished firearms, frames, and receivers, so those parts that are sold unfinished are not covered […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: crime, gun laws, firearms, ghost guns, weapons, violent crime, homemade guns

What Happens if I’m Caught With An Unserialized, Stolen or Unregistered Firearm?

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

stolen firearm possession

California has many laws limiting the types of weapons a person may own in the state, prohibiting guns such as assault-weapons and machine guns. But even a firearm that is otherwise legal can be illegal if it was unregistered, stolen or if the serial number was altered or removed. Fortunately, there are defenses against all […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: possession of stolen property, firearms, guns, possession of stolen gun, damaging a serial number, unregistered firearms

246 (PC) and 247b (PC): Shooting at a Dwelling, House or Vehicle

April 12, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

shooting at an inhabitted building 246 (PC)

Shooting into a structure such as a home, car, motorhome or aircraft is unquestionably dangerous. In many cases, it’s impossible to tell if anyone is inside or not, which is precisely why you can face felony charges whether or not a dwelling was occupied. What specific charges you’ll face, as well as the penalties will […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: gun laws, gun crimes, shooting at building, shooting at dwelling, 247 pc, 246 pc, shooting at vehicle

What Happens If You’re Caught Having a Weapon in Prison

November 21, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

possession of weapons in prison

Those sentenced to jail and prison are subject to many additional laws not applicable to those not behind bars, particularly when it comes to what they are or are not permitted to possess. These rules can apply to things like cellphones or alcohol, but the most serious form of contraband in prison are weapons. If […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: california weapons lawyer, 4502 pc, weapons in prison, weapon in penal institution, prison crimes, inmates possessing shivs

What You Should Know About Pepper Spray Laws in California

August 14, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

is pepper spray legal in California

In California, pepper spray is considered a valid form of self defense and can be carried in public for personal safety. But that doesn’t mean just anyone can use it whenever they want. In fact there are some very specific laws regarding the sale and use of pepper spray and failure to follow these rules […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES, Weapons Charges Tagged With: assault, battery, laws in california, self defense, pepper spray, weapons laws

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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.