Roman Polanski sit's in a Swiss prison awaiting extradition to Los Angeles to be sentenced for his 1977 conviction of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and charged with flight from justice. Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Michael Kraut provides commentary.
Roman Polanski sit's in a Swiss prison awaiting extradition to Los Angeles to be sentenced for his 1977 conviction of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and charged with flight from justice. Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Michael Kraut provides commentary.
It's been almost two months since Michael Jackson passed away June 25, and what once looked like an open-and-shut case has sparked a massive investigation. What is taking so long? Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Michael Kraut says the investigation has been turned over to the district attorney's "major crimes unit" becaue of problems with the LA PD investigation.
It's been almost two months since Michael Jackson passed away June 25, and what once looked like an open-and-shut case has sparked a massive investigation. What is taking so long? Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Michael Kraut says the investigation has been turned over to the district attorney's "major crimes unit" becaue of problems with the LA PD investigation.
The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide, , a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died on June 25. A designation of homicide means that Jackson died at the hands of another, but does not necessarily mean a crime was committed. Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol acted together with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson’s death June 25 in his rented Los Angeles mansion, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released. Scott Drake interviews Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Michael Kraut.
he Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide, , a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died on June 25.
A designation of homicide means that Jackson died at the hands of another, but does not necessarily mean a crime was committed.
Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol acted together with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson’s death June 25 in his rented Los Angeles mansion, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released.
Scott Drake interviews Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Michael Kraut.
Michael Jackson’s personal physician is the lone target in the investigation into the singer’s death a federal law enforcement official told CNN last week. “Dr. [Conrad] Murray is the only one we’re looking at,” the source said. Investigators believe that Murray administered the powerful sedative Propofol to Jackson within 24 hours of his death. Texas-based physician Murray was revealed to have been alone with Jackson when the 911 call asking for an ambulance was placed on June 25th. Scott Drake interviews Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut.
Michael Jackson’s personal physician is the lone target in the investigation into the singer’s death a federal law enforcement official told CNN last week. “Dr. [Conrad] Murray is the only one we’re looking at,” the source said. Investigators believe that Murray administered the powerful sedative Propofol to Jackson within 24 hours of his death. Texas-based physician Murray was revealed to have been alone with Jackson when the 911 call asking for an ambulance was placed on June 25th. Scott Drake interviews Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut.
The details of what really happened between Chris Brown and Rihanna in a rented Lamborghini during the early hours of Feb. 8 may never be known, since Brown struck a deal with prosecutors today, pleading guilty to felony assault in exchange for probation. Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos announced that a deal had been struck just minutes before a preliminary hearing was set to start in a Los Angeles courtroom. Brown, who could have faced four years in prison for felony charges of assault and making criminal threats, will not serve any jail time. Instead, he was sentenced to five years probation and 180 hours of community service, which he may be allowed to serve in his home state of Virginia. If Brown violates his probation, he will be ordered to serve the maximum four years. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also issued a protective stay-away order, under which Brown cannot come within 50 yards of Rihanna unless they are required to be at the same event, in which he case, he cannot come within 10 yards of her. He's also banned from having any phone or e-mail contact with her. Scott discusses the plea with Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut (Kraut Law Group)
The details of what really happened between Chris Brown and Rihanna in a rented Lamborghini during the early hours of Feb. 8 may never be known, since Brown struck a deal with prosecutors today, pleading guilty to felony assault in exchange for probation.
Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos announced that a deal had been struck just minutes before a preliminary hearing was set to start in a Los Angeles courtroom. Brown, who could have faced four years in prison for felony charges of assault and making criminal threats, will not serve any jail time.
Instead, he was sentenced to five years probation and 180 hours of community service, which he may be allowed to serve in his home state of Virginia. If Brown violates his probation, he will be ordered to serve the maximum four years. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also issued a protective stay-away order, under which Brown cannot come within 50 yards of Rihanna unless they are required to be at the same event, in which he case, he cannot come within 10 yards of her. He's also banned from having any phone or e-mail contact with her.
Scott discusses the plea with Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut (Kraut Law Group)
The details of what really happened between Chris Brown and Rihanna in a rented Lamborghini during the early hours of Feb. 8 may never be known, since Brown struck a deal with prosecutors today, pleading guilty to felony assault in exchange for probation. Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos announced that a deal had been struck just minutes before a preliminary hearing was set to start in a Los Angeles courtroom. Brown, who could have faced four years in prison for felony charges of assault and making criminal threats, will not serve any jail time. Instead, he was sentenced to five years probation and 180 hours of community service, which he may be allowed to serve in his home state of Virginia. If Brown violates his probation, he will be ordered to serve the maximum four years. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg also issued a protective stay-away order, under which Brown cannot come within 50 yards of Rihanna unless they are required to be at the same event, in which he case, he cannot come within 10 yards of her. He's also banned from having any phone or e-mail contact with her. Scott discusses the plea with Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Michael Kraut (Kraut Law Group)
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Mike Kraut discusses The Supreme Court's refusal to permit prolonged, secret questioning of crime suspects, ruling that even voluntary confessions may not be used in a federal court if the defendant was held more than six hours before confessing.
Rock music producer Phil Spector was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a film actress at his mansion six years ago, a verdict that will send him to prison for at least 18 years barring a successful appeal.
A Superior Court jury returned the verdict after about 30 hours of deliberations. The jury had the option of choosing involuntary manslaughter, but did not do so.
The panel also found Spector guilty of using a firearm in committing a crime. Source: MSNBC
Scott talks with criminal defense expert Mike Kraut in Los Angeles
A Fullerton, Calif., judge on Monday increased the bail to $2 million for Andrew Gallo, the 22-year-old man charged in the traffic collision death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other people, The Associated Press reported.
Gallo had nearly three times the legal blood-alcohol level when he ran a red light in his minivan Thursday and hit the car carrying Adenhart, the report said. The Associated Press also reported Orange County Superior Court Judge Roger B. Robbins continued Andrew Gallo's arraignment until June 8.
Also killed in the collision were the car's driver, Courtney Stewart, 20, of Diamond Bar, Calif., and passenger Henry Pearson, 25, of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Jon Wilhite, 24, of Manhattan Beach, was injured in the crash and has been upgraded to serious condition.
Gallo was charged with three counts of murder, felony drunken driving and fleeing the scene of a traffic accident causing death or injury, among other counts. If convicted of all counts, he could face nearly 55 years to life in prison.
Scott discusses the charges with Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Mike Kraut
Oakland police are reviewing the deadliest day ever for their department to see if any mistakes were made in confrontations with an armed parole violator, and prosecutors were examining how parole officials tried to monitor the gunman before he killed 4 officers. Former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and Prosecutor Mike Kraut (Kraut Law Group) discusses what may have happened and what the investigation may reveal.
The Obama administration isn’t going to bust stores that are following state laws allowing the sale of marijuana when approved for use by a doctor. But the DOJ will go after stores being used as fronts for drug dealers, Attorney General Eric Holder said yesterday. It’s been clear for a while that the Obama administration would depart from the Bush administration’s practices of using the DEA to bust marijuana dispensaries that officials said were following state law but violating federal law, which doesn’t recognize a medical use of marijuana. Former Deputy District Attorney and prosecutor in Los Angeles, Michael Kraut (Kraut Law Group) discusses the implications with Scott.
Cleveland Brown wide receiver Donte Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in his Bentley last weekend. The toxicology report show a blood alcohol level of .14 Scott Drake talks with former prosecutor and Deputy District Attorney Mike Kraut Kraut Law Group) in Los Angeles.
Chris Brown briefly appeared in court Thursday, hours after he was charged with two felonies stemming from what a police detective describes as a brutal argument between the singer and his girlfriend, Rihanna. Brown’s arraignment was postponed until April 6 on charges of assault likely to cause great bodily injury and making criminal threats.
Scott Drake discusses the charges with former Prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney in Los Angeles, Michael Kraut.
He is the managing attorney for the Kraut Law Group
Oakland police are reviewing the deadliest day ever for their department to see if any mistakes were made in confrontations with an armed parole violator, and prosecutors were examining how parole officials tried to monitor the gunman before he killed 4 officers.
Former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and Prosecutor Mike Kraut (Kraut Law Group) discusses what may have happened and what the investigation may reveal.
The Obama administration isn’t going to bust stores that are following state laws allowing the sale of marijuana when approved for use by a doctor. But the DOJ will go after stores being used as fronts for drug dealers, Attorney General Eric Holder said yesterday.
It’s been clear for a while that the Obama administration would depart from the Bush administration’s practices of using the DEA to bust marijuana dispensaries that officials said were following state law but violating federal law,