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Is Bullying a Crime? It Depends on the Circumstances

June 28, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

There have been a lot of efforts to reduce bullying over the last few decades, with more teens facing serious consequences for doing what was once considered simply hazing or typical schoolhouse fun. But even today, most forms of bullying, while problematic, are still not a crime. That being said, there are many activities that […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, JUVENILE CRIME Tagged With: assault, battery, crime, abuse, sexting, extortion, rape, teens, bullying, school, kids, juveniles

Terrorist and Criminal Threats: Penal Code Section 422 (PC)

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

Under California law, criminal threats of any nature, be they personal or terror-related, are charged in the same manner. That means whether you threaten to threaten to kill an ex or if you call in a bomb threat to an airport, you will still be charged with making a criminal threat. If you have been […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Assault and Battery, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: assault, battery, domestic violence, violence, criminal threats, terroristic threats, terrorism, threatening someone

What to Know About Simple and Aggravated Battery in California

May 26, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Battery is one of the most frequently occurring crimes in California as nearly every time someone gets in a fight at a bar, school, sporting event or anywhere else, they’ve committed this offense. If you have been accused of this violent crime, it is important you insist on speaking with a San Diego battery attorney […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: assault, battery, vista battery lawyer, aggravated battery, california battery laws, aggravated assault in California

Lying About Having Coronavirus is a Crime in California

December 19, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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While we’ve already covered the fact that it’s a crime to knowingly expose someone to the coronavirus, it’s worth mentioning that doing the opposite can also get you in trouble with the law. That is, claiming to be infected with Covid-19 when you’re actually not can result in criminal charges depending on the situation. In […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, Fraud Charges, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, THEFT CRIMES, LEGAL PROCEDURES, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: assault, battery, fraud, criminal threats, coronavirus, covid-19, resisting arrest, pandemic, infections, lying about being sick

What You Should Know About Pepper Spray Laws in California

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

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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

What to Know About Aggravated Assault Charges in California

January 6, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Assault and battery may be two crimes commonly confused with one another, but even those who learn the distinctions under California state law often have a hard time understanding what makes an assault become aggravated. After all, if battery is the use of force, it makes sense that aggravated battery is the use of force […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Assault and Battery, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: assault, battery, violence, aggravated assault, 245 (PC), attempted use of violence

The Difference Between Assault and Battery In California

August 15, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

While assault and battery are two of the most common crimes in America, there is still a lot of confusion about what makes these two crimes unique from one another. In fact, while they are often charged together and many people use them interchangeably in conversation, the two crimes are, in fact, very distinct. When […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Assault and Battery, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: assault, battery, crimes, criminal law, fighting, the difference between assault and battery, california law, common legal questions

Are You a Security Guard Charged With Assault or Battery?

June 29, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Security guards are expected to keep patrons and businesses safe from harassment, violence and theft, but they can’t just go about breaking the arms of anyone who looks like they could present a threat. That’s why it’s not uncommon for security guards to be charged with assault or battery charges related to their work. In […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Assault and Battery, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: assault, battery, false imprisonment, security guards in vista facing criminal charges, Security Guard Charged With Assault, security guards, reasonable force, self defense, what security guards can and can't do

A Small List of the Many, Many Crimes Committed By the Gang in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

February 24, 2017 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

The entire charm of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia relies on watching terrible people do terrible things, but with all the things the gang has done, it’s a minor miracle any of them are still free to walk the streets. Here are a small handful of crimes the gang has committed, along with their potential […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Hypotheticals, DUI / FELONY DUI, Assault and Battery, DRUG OFFENSES, Kidnapping, VIOLENT CRIMES, THEFT CRIMES, HYPOTHETICAL SITUATIONS Tagged With: battery, vandalism, sex crimes, arson, it's always sunny, the gang, list of crimes committed by the gang, mac, dee, denis, charlie, frank

Enhancements for Assault and Battery on Firefighters in San Diego

August 7, 2015 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Last month, San Diegans were shocked to hear about a local man stabbing two on-duty firefighters who were attempting to treat an injured man. While we wish the recovering firefighters the best of luck in their recovery, it’s worth looking at what kind of charges and penalties the attacker, Ryan Allen Jones, will face after […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Assault and Battery, VIOLENT CRIMES Tagged With: assault, battery, violent crimes, attempted murder, assault and battery on firefighters, firefighters, first responders

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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.

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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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380 S Melrose Drive #301
Vista, CA 92081

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