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Meth-Using Mother Charged with Murdering Her Stillborn Baby

December 2, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

California has some very liberal laws when it comes to abortion, but when a woman decides to have a child, the state also attempts to protect the life of the unborn fetus. That’s why killing a fetus is still considered murder and in a recent news story, a woman is even being charged with murdering […]

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Falsifying Signatures or Documents: Oceanside Forgery Lawyer

August 5, 2019 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

Oceanside forgery lawyer

Forgery is most closely associated with signing someone else’s signature, but it can also involve a number of other crimes including falsifying a document in order to obtain money or property. These crimes are all performed for the purposes of committing fraud, so if you are accused of forgery, Oceanside forgery lawyer Peter M. Liss […]

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When a Victim Dies 20 Years Later, You Could Still Face Murder Charges

December 3, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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When you imagine someone murdering another person, you probably picture the death happening fairly soon. Even in cases where the victim doesn’t die immediately and is taken to the hospital, they usually die soon afterwards. But even if a victim dies 20 years down the line, if the cause of death was attributed to something […]

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Is Being a Bad Date a Crime? If it Involves Fraud, Maybe

September 28, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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We’ve all been on bad dates at one point or another and many of us have even walked out on the date without saying goodbye. Is that illegal? Not normally, but if you set up dates specifically to get someone to buy you expensive meals and then leave before the check comes every time, Oceanside […]

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More Criminal Justice Myths Debunked -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer

August 24, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

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Oceanside criminal lawyer Peter Liss believes you should know all you can about the law in order to best protect your rights. That’s why we have previously debunked legal, forensic and DUI myths and are now ready to bust another set of criminal justice myths. Criminal Justice Myth: Someone Must Press Charges It sounds good […]

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Selling Illegal Items to Minors -Oceanside Criminal Defense Lawyers

August 6, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

It’s common knowledge that it is illegal to sell alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana or fireworks to minors, but did you know these crimes (while all slightly different) could land you behind bars? Oceanside criminal defense lawyers warn that violators of these crimes need an attorney to help them fight the charges. Selling Alcohol to Minors We already […]

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DNA Ancestry Sites Could Mean a Drastic Change in Police Investigations

June 8, 2018 Written by Jill Harness and Edited by Peter Liss

DNA testing kits were one of the most popular gifts given in 21017, but it turns out that many people sending their DNA kits in for testing gave up a lot more privacy than they expect to. In fact, Oceanside criminal lawyers were surprised to discover that a familial DNA testing site was responsible for […]

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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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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.