Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Pre-Trial Motions Your Criminal Attorney is Likely to Use

October 10, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

pre-trial motion

After charges have been filed in a criminal case, after the preliminary hearing in a felony case, and before a trial, a prosecutor or defense lawyer can make what are called “pre-trial motions” to make a judge make a particular decision regarding a case before the trial actually begins. These motions can affect the trial […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: criminal law, defense, pre-trial motions, trials, pretrial motions, pre-trial motion, pretrial motion, court, lawyers

Will a Case Get Dropped if a Victim Refuses to Testify?

October 19, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

A common question defendants particularly those in domestic violence cases) ask is whether their case will be dropped if the victim refuses to testify. This is especially true in domestic violence and sexual assault cases where the entire case may come down to one person’s account of events versus the other’s. The answer to this […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, Gang Crimes, Sex Offenses, Rape, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Hate Crimes, VIOLENT CRIMES, SEX OFFENSES Tagged With: criminal law, domestic violence, victim refuses to testify, what happens if victim refuses to testify, can a victim refuse to testify, how courts work, dropping charges

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

An Encinitas Criminal Defense Attorney On the Insanity Defense

September 18, 2015 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

In television movies and crime shows, lawyers are constantly pleading that their clients are not guilty by reason of insanity. This allows their guilty clients to spend easy time in an institution before quickly being released back into the public. In reality though, almost Encinitas criminal defense attorney is hesitant to invoke the insanity defense […]

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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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My Practice Areas

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.