Peter M. Liss is an experienced Vista restraining order attorney who can help those who need protection and those who have been accused of breaking the law. He most commonly works with cases involving either civil harassment or domestic violence. Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Civil harassment restraining orders typically are invoked by neighbors and former […]
Police Can -and do- Lie to Suspects: San Diego Criminal Lawyer
Most people assume that because police are charged with upholding the law that they wouldn’t lie in order to perform their duties. This is a very problematic assumption because it’s simply not true. Police can legally lie to suspects and often do in order to get confessions or otherwise get them to do what they […]
What is Hearsay? Oceanside Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you’ve watched pretty much any show or movie with a courtroom scene, then you’ve probably seen a lawyer object to something in a trial based on the fact that it’s hearsay. But what, exactly, is hearsay and why can’t it be used in court? Oceanside criminal defense lawyer Peter M. Liss explains. What is Hearsay? […]
Fighting Hate Crime Accusations In California -Vista Hate Crime Lawyer
Being victimized by a crime is always difficult, but when the only reason a person was targeted was purely because of their particular race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or similar characteristic, the emotional impact can be devastating. That’s why California has enacted hate crime legislation to punish those who commit crimes not due to desperation […]
Thinking About Cooperating With the Police? -Oceanside Defense Lawyers
One thing you will hear over and over from Oceanside defense lawyers is that you should never talk to the police without your attorney present. Often cops will try to convince you that you will look guilty if you don’t talk to them or cooperate with them. You may even believe, thanks to tv tropes, that […]
Is Dr. Jekyll Legally Responsible for Mr. Hyde’s Actions?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the famous classic tales of the Victorian Era and for good reason. It explores themes of addiction, personal responsibility, unconscious desires, the rigidity of Victorian norms, morality, and the duality of man. One thing people have long debated is whether or not Jekyll should be considered responsible […]
How Community Service Works in Vista: Alternative Sentencing Lawyer
If you have been charged with a low-level misdemeanor, you may be eligible for a number of incarceration alternatives, which could include community service. Not everyone is eligible for these opportunities, which is why you should speak with a Vista alternative sentencing lawyer if you are hoping to perform community service as part of your sentence. […]
Identity Theft Can Leave the Victim Fighting Criminal Charges
Most identity theft cases leave the victim facing credit problems and bills for services they did not purchase. But if someone steals your identity, it can even result in your arrest. If you have been charged with any crime, even as a result of a misunderstanding, it is critical you work with a top San Diego criminal […]
What Is A White Collar Crime? Vista White Collar Defense Attorneys
You’ve probably heard the phrase “white collar crime,” but if you don’t know the definition, the expression can seem a little confusing. White collar crime refers to financial or computer crimes that people were traditionally more likely to perform while working in an office job where they had access to financial data and computers, hence […]
Your Health History Could Prove Your Innocence
Doctors may be restricted by what information they give to police thanks to the limits of patient/doctor confidentiality, but sometimes your medical record can actually help get you out of hot water rather than putting you in it. That’s why your Escondido criminal lawyer may sometimes work with you to have your doctor speak to […]
