Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss

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Rising Summertime Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels in Prisons

September 7, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Heat Dangers in San Diego Prisons

As climate change causes more heat waves and days over 100 degrees, perhaps no population will suffer as much as those incarcerated in prison, where few inmates are provided with air conditioning.

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System Tagged With: jail, california jail system, cruel and unusual punishment, cruel and unusual, danger, california prisons, prisons, air conditioning, prison temperatures, hot temperatures, dangerous temperatures

As Coronavirus Infections Rise, San Diego County Jail Bookings Are Increasing

August 13, 2021 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

county jail population increasing in san diego

Just as many people were gaining hope and gearing up for their “hot vax summers,” news started to trickle in about the more infectious Delta variant of Covid-19 spreading around the US. Soon enough, LA started mandating that all people, even those who are vaccinated, wear masks inside public spaces and the CDC followed suit […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, CORONAVIRUS NEWS Tagged With: jail, coronavirus, covid-19, bookings, sd sheriffs department, sheriffs department, san diego jails, lack of transparency, bill gore

Pregnancy and Birth in California Jails and Prisons

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

giving birth behind bars?

Just because a woman is convicted of a crime doesn’t mean her reproductive system suddenly shuts down. And in fact, many women end up behind bars while pregnant. What happens next will vary depending on the specific circumstances and wishes of the mother-to-be, but one thing that’s always true is that California provides a much […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: prison, jail, babies, life behind bars, womens prison, Community Prisoner Mother Program

All About the Pay-to-Stay Jail Programs in California

October 5, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

pay to stay

No one wants to go to jail, but those who need to serve a criminal sentence in California may choose to make their stay more comfortable if they opt to pay-to-stay in a private jail. These alternatives to traditional incarceration allow you a little more privacy and a little less risk than traditional public jails, […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, LEGAL PROCEDURES, SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES Tagged With: jail, pay-to-stay, jail alternatives, incarceration, private jails in california, private jail, weekend jail

What’s the Difference Between Jail and Prison in California?

February 28, 2020 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

difference between jail and prison

Those who have never been in legal trouble and do not work in the legal industry often use the terms “jail” and “prison” interchangeably, but those familiar with the legal system understand that the two institutions actually operate quite differently. If you have been accused of a crime, criminal lawyer Peter M. Liss believes it’s […]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL DEFENSE, The CA Legal System, FAQs, LEGAL PROCEDURES Tagged With: Difference Between Jail and Prison, prison, jail, incarceration in california, california jail system, california criminal law

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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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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.