One of the most common questions people ask their San Diego criminal lawyer is “what rights do you lose with a felony conviction in California?” And the good news is that California does not restrict the rights of felons nearly as much as other states. Unfortunately, you will still lose some rights if you have […]
Victim Restitution Payments: San Diego Criminal Lawyer
If you are convicted of a crime, you may be required to pay restitution to the victim or be ordered to pay a fine. Here’s what you should know about financial penalties and victim restitution in California, courtesy of San Diego Criminal Lawyer Peter M. Liss. Victim Restitution In crimes where there was a victim who […]
The Woman Who Testified at Her Own Murder Trial
Victims often testify in court, but not usually in murder trials. Surprisingly though, a woman recently testified from beyond the gave against the man who took her life. Here’s what happened and what a San Diego criminal lawyer believes those facing charges should know about this unique case. Obviously, most murder victims can’t answer questions […]
Fighting Car Insurance Fraud Charges in San Diego
Almost everyone in San Diego has a car, which means that car accidents are an unfortunate daily occurrence in our county. Unfortunately, some accidents don’t actually occur “on accident” and when that happens, auto insurance fraud has occurred. Auto insurance fraud is so common here in California, that the California Department of Insurance has a […]
It is Illegal to Knowingly Expose Someone to an Infectious Disease
No one wants to get sick, but sometimes people with contagious diseases put their own needs above the needs of others and willingly expose other people to their sickness. But assuming we’re talking about something more extreme than the common cold, this behavior is not only rude, it is also dangerous. That’s why knowingly exposing […]
If Indiana Jones, Captain America and Superman Can Punch Nazis, Can You?
Classic American heroes like Superman, Captain America and Indiana Jones have all punched Nazis in the face and with the rise of the Alt-Right, many real-life Americans are joining their ranks. Alt-Right leader Richard Spencer was punched in the face not once, but twice during the inauguration weekend and even Shia Lebouf shoved a Nazi […]
Why You Should Never Talk to the Police
Articles on this blog often reiterate the fact that you should never speak to the police without your lawyer present. Even so, many people misinterpret that common legal advice offered by practically all criminal attorneys in San Diego to mean that they should not talk to the police if they are being investigated for a […]
What Crimes Did Kilgrave Commit in Jessica Jones?
Fans of the Netflix series Jessica Jones are equally enthralled and horrified by the actions of Kilgrave, who has the ability to get people to unquestioningly follow his every command. By using this ability, Kilgrave made women sleep with him and even made people commit murder. While the villain explains that he has never killed […]
More Wonderful Reviews For San Diego Lawyer Peter Liss
It has been over two years since we featured some of the fantastic reviews customers have left after using Peter Liss’ services, so it seem only appropriate to share some of the newer enthusiastic reviews left on behalf of this top San Diego criminal attorney. Yelp Reviews: “Peter Liss is an excellent criminal defense […]
Domestic Violence Charges in San Diego
Prosecutors and police handle domestic violence charges in a drastically different manner than most offenses. Even if the accuser refuses to press charges or immediately takes back their accusations, the police will still make an arrest and the victim does not have the power to stop a prosecution. While the laws allow these actions in […]
