Attorney Peter M. Liss

Attorney Peter M. Liss Top criminal defense lawyer in Vista and San Diego with a law degree from UC Berkeley Law School. Call (760) 643-4050 for a free consultation. I can help you.

I have 40 years of experience fighting for clients and guarantee top-quality representation at affordable rates. I am available 24/7 with 24-hour in-person phone answering. I have 35 years of experience in defending criminal charges, with a track record of successes: acquittals, dismissals, and reduced charges. I've tried over 100 criminal jury cases and can skillfully handle all felonies and misd

emeanors. My law degree is from the top-ranked University of California Berkeley. Your first consultation is free. My fees are reasonable and all major credit cards are accepted. I consider all criminal matters urgent and will respond as quickly as possible to your phone call. Please call me any time, any day, at (760) 643-4050 or (858) 486-3024.

02/17/2026

Valentine's Day may be over, but it's always a good time for love with Cat Cosplay.

Happy Lunar New Year, courtesy of Rakukoo - 洛洛子.
02/16/2026

Happy Lunar New Year, courtesy of Rakukoo - 洛洛子.

A crime of moral turpitude is one considered repugnant to the average person's sense of morality. These offenses can inv...
05/24/2025

A crime of moral turpitude is one considered repugnant to the average person's sense of morality. These offenses can involve additional sentencing beyond the penalties for other crimes.

The California state Supreme Court's legal definition of moral turpitude is a crime "extremely repugnant to accepted moral standards."

Know someone who could be targeted by ? Here's how you can help them without putting yourself in legal danger. Hint: do...
02/10/2025

Know someone who could be targeted by ? Here's how you can help them without putting yourself in legal danger. Hint: don't run or lie to agents!

Much advice on social media on how to help undocumented people during ICE raids is likely to leave you in jail. Here's what to do instead.

California cracked down on theft crimes this year thanks to Prop 36. Here are the most current consequences.
01/07/2025

California cracked down on theft crimes this year thanks to Prop 36. Here are the most current consequences.

If you're accused of larceny or burglary, I'm a San Diego theft crimes lawyer you can trust. 40+ years experience! Call 24/7: (760) 643-4050

California continues to crack down on organized theft rings. Here are the consequences as of January 1st.
01/06/2025

California continues to crack down on organized theft rings. Here are the consequences as of January 1st.

Organized retail theft is a serious problem in California, it involves multiple people coordinating to profit from shoplifting crimes.

California's petty theft laws just changed dramatically. Here's what you should know.
01/03/2025

California's petty theft laws just changed dramatically. Here's what you should know.

California law (484 (P*P)) defines the theft of property worth under $950 as petty theft, usually a misdemeanor but a felony in some cases.

Did you know California has its own mail theft laws that are slightly different than the federal statutes?
01/01/2025

Did you know California has its own mail theft laws that are slightly different than the federal statutes?

California Penal Code 530.5(e) (PC) follows federal law, meaning it only details penalties for the theft of mail and packages sent by USPS.

A new year is time for a fresh new start -sort of like a diversion program.
12/31/2024

A new year is time for a fresh new start -sort of like a diversion program.

California's diversion programs (1000, 1001.80, 1001.95-1001.97 (PC), & 654 (WIC)) allow offenders to seek treatment and avoid convictions.

False imprisonment is similar to kidnapping, but doesn't necessarily involve transporting the victim.
12/30/2024

False imprisonment is similar to kidnapping, but doesn't necessarily involve transporting the victim.

Under California Penal Code sections 236 and 237 (PC), false imprisonment is defined as illegally detaining someone without their consent.

Doorbell or ding-d**g ditching is a common childhood prank, but is it also a crime?
12/27/2024

Doorbell or ding-d**g ditching is a common childhood prank, but is it also a crime?

Doorbell ditching, aka ding d**g ditching, is often seen as a harmless teenage prank, but it can sometimes be illegal or dangerous.

AI is being used for everything these days -even police reports!
12/26/2024

AI is being used for everything these days -even police reports!

California police are starting to use artificial intelligence based on ChatGPT to draft report. Here's how that could affect criminal cases.

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