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

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 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

A San Diego Identity Theft Attorney Can Help You Fight the Charges

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

Identity theft involves using the personal identification information of another person for an unlawful or fraudulent purpose. Here’s what you should know about this common crime as defined under California Penal Code 530.5 (PC).

Filed Under: Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: theft, fraud, identity theft in san diego, identity theft defense, 530.5(e) (pc), 530.5 (PC), identity theft crimes lawyer san diego, identity theft attorney san diego, identity theft crimes california

Can You Use a Nanny Cam Legally In California? It Depends

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

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Nanny cams exist in a legal gray area in California state. They can be used, but only in specific areas and in specific ways -unless those being filmed consent to the filming.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: children, child molesters, secret recordings, nannycam, paranoia, housesitters, dog sitters, invasion of privacy, nanny cam

Planting and Tampering With Evidence in California: Penal Code 141 (PC)

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

Fallbrook defense lawyer

If someone is accused of violating Penal Code Section 141 (PC), they will normally face misdemeanor charges. But when a police officer is accused of planting or tampering with evidence, the charges will be a felony.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, DRUG OFFENSES, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: evidence, forensics, planting evidence, tampering with evidence, 141 pc, storing evidence, chain of custody, laboratories

San Diego False Impersonation Attorney Peter M. Liss

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

Del Mar criminal lawyer

Identity theft is a crime everyone has heard of, but few people know that the activities commonly called by that name include a wide array of offenses. One of the most commonly charged forms of identify theft is false impersonation. If you have been accused of this crime or any other form of identity theft, […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME Tagged With: fraud, identity theft, San Diego False Impersonation Attorney, false impersonation, pretending to be someone else, fake id, impersonation, impersonating an officer, using someone else's drivers license

Making Harassing, Threatening or Obscene Phone Calls in California

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

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Most people have prank called at least a few phone numbers in their lifetimes. And realistically, there’s no real harm in asking someone if their refrigerator is running. But when prank phone calls get out of hand and start involving threats, obscenity or repeated calls to the same victim, they become a form of harassment […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: harassing phone calls, annoying phone calls, illegal phone calls, criminal phone calls, threatening phone calls, obscene phone calls, is making prank phone calls a crime, prank calls

The Crime of Sexual Extortion in California

July 2, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Sexual extortion, often called sextortion, could technically involve all types of exploitation, but the acts covered by California law involve blackmailing someone by threatening to release their nude or otherwise sexually explicit images or videos. It doesn’t matter if the blackmail is an attempt to extort money, sexual favors or an other type of property, […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Sharing Obscene Materials, Computer Crimes, Sex Offenses, Rape, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: sex crimes, blackmail, extortion, rape, sextortion, sexual extortion, sexual exploitation, nude photos

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 […]

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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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Peter M. Liss,
Criminal Defense Attorney
(760) 643-4050
380 S Melrose Drive #301
Vista, CA 92081

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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.