Hollywood, California

Hollywood, California is a section within the City of Los Angeles. It is located 5 miles west of the downtown area. Hollywood is known for its numerous movie studios. Within the district is the Hollywood courthouse, which is located at 5925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028. It handles criminal cases from the immediate location around Hollywood. Areas covered include Hollywood lewd conduct in Griffith Park, Hollywood bench warrants from Hollywood DUI and traffic violations, and probation violations from Hollywood criminal cases. Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut's offices are located just ½ mile from the Courthouse. From the Courthouse you take Hollywood Boulevard West for less then ½ mile and turn left on Argyle Street. The offices are on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Argyle Street.

Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut handles all of the different criminal cases that arise from the Hollywood area of California. Mr. Kraut enjoys a top rated level of respect from police departments, prosecution agencies and judges. Hollywood criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut is a former senior trial prosecutor with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office. He has lectured to law enforcement on aspects of criminal law and procedure and he has a reputation for vigorously representing the needs of his clients.

Hollywood Pre-filing Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut has assisted his clients prior to the filing of criminal charges in Hollywood DUI cases. The period of time just after arrest, but before charges are filed is critical and it is important to hire a pre-filing Hollywood criminal defense attorney.

Hollywood DUI Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut handles driving under the influence cases that arise from the Hollywood area. Along with these cases, Mr. Kraut handles other misdemeanor and felony cases that are handled at the Hollywood Courthouse. The Courthouse is located at 5925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028. The types of cases include Hollywood DUI cases and other offenses. The cases stem from arrests made by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Los Angeles Police Department.

Hollywood Drug Crimes Defense Attorney Michael Kraut often is able to persuade prosecutors to allow his clients to enter drug diversion programs and avoid having a criminal record. These diversion programs include Penal Code Section 1000, drug diversion, Proposition 36 (Prop 36), and in simple marijuana cases, attending AA or NA meetings for a full of dismissal of charges.

Hollywood Theft Crimes Defense Attorney Michael Kraut is often able to convince prosecutors to allow his clients to enter diversion programs, or in theft cases with a significant loss, restitution and a simple misdemeanor, rather then face full criminal prosecution.

Common Hollywood Theft Crimes include:

• Shoplifting or petty theft in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 484
• Petty Theft with a Prior in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 666
• Carjacking in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 215
• Burglary in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 459
• Robbery in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 211
• Armed Robbery in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 211 with a weapon pursuant to Penal Code 12022
• Vehicular Theft in Hollywood - Vehicle Code Section 10851
• Embezzlement in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 503
• Larceny in Hollywood - Penal Code 490(a)
• Money Laundering in Hollywood - Penal Code 186.10
• Credit Card Fraud in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 484(e)
• Identity Theft in Hollywood - Penal Code Section 1798.92

Hollywood Probation Violation Attorney Michael Kraut also can make the difference between a client going to jail for a violation, and just simply being continued on probation without further penalties. Probation terms are very strict and any violation can be a reason for a judge to jail the probationer with only a limited amount of proof.

Hollywood Suspended License Defense Attorney Michael Kraut handles cases in which a person has been arrested or cited for diving on a suspended license. Often times a person has a suspended license because they have traffic warrants, or they were convicted or a DUI and they never completed the requirements to get their license back. Michael Kraut knows how to resolve these issues.

A Hollywood Hit and Run Defense Attorney from the Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers will handle any cases of hit and run that occurs in the Hollywood area. The prosecution takes these cases very seriously and any person arrested or charged with a hit and run needs vigorous representation. Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut will aggressively defend you and will help guide you through this tough process.

Hollywood Bench Warrant Attorney Michael Kraut handles bench warrant cases for clients who may be located locally as well as in other cities or states. Contact Michael Kraut to see how he can assist you on your Hollywood Bench Warrant case Hollywood Expungement Attorney Michael Kraut can help clean up your record by writing and filing a complex and detailed motion and aggressively arguing your case before the Judge. When the motion is granted, then the conviction will be removed from your criminal record. Contact Mr. Kraut to handle your Hollywood expungement.

Contact Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut at the Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers. His offices are located in Hollywood, California. Mr. Kraut can be located at 6255 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1520, Hollywood, CA 90028. His phone number is (323) 464-6453.