Chris Zachar
How the police can legally steal from you: Civil asset forfeitures
It is fairly common to get a new criminal case, and in the weeks that follow for a client to get served with a lawsuit seeking to seize...
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Chris Zachar
May 18, 20192 min read
A quick guide to subpoenas in criminal cases
What are they? A subpoena is a court order requiring the appearance of a witness (subpoena and certificate of appearance), or the...
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Chris Zachar
Feb 17, 20194 min read
How Wisconsin's insane concept of supervision drives our insane belief in mass incarceration
Last week the Columbia University Justice Lab released a report detailing many of Wisconsin’s most prominent failures in sentencing and...
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Chris Zachar
Dec 23, 20187 min read
Don't fall for fake news from the La Crosse Police Department
Over the past few years, the La Crosse Police Department has become increasingly vocal over what it deems a “revolving door” criminal...
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Chris Zachar
Oct 27, 201812 min read
Wisconsin's Dumb Marijuana Laws
Perhaps the oldest staple in the war on drugs is a national prohibition on the possession of marijuana. I grew up with a vilified image...
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Chris Zachar
Oct 21, 20185 min read
So you want a new judge or a change of venue?
One of the most frequent questions we get from our clients is whether they can get a different judge or a change of venue. The question...
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Chris Zachar
Sep 29, 20185 min read
A Quick Guide to Anonymous Tips, Confidential Informants, and Jailhouse Snitches
Many of our cases originate from an anonymous call, information provided by a police informant, or allegations from a jailhouse snitch....
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Chris Zachar
Jul 29, 20185 min read
When do you really need a lawyer?
I get a lot of calls from prospective clients asking whether I think they really need a lawyer to help them with a traffic ticket, police...
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Chris Zachar
Jun 23, 20186 min read
When do the police have to read you your rights?
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an...
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Chris Zachar
Jun 2, 20183 min read
How to get an old conviction off your record
I get a lot of calls from people wondering how to remove criminal convictions from their record. The reasons vary, but some of the most...
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Chris Zachar
May 14, 20185 min read
The process of a probation revocation
A big part of our practice involves representing people who are being revoked from probation or extended supervision. This post discusses...
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Chris Zachar
May 5, 20185 min read
FAQ's on Bail, Bond, and getting someone out of jail
Many people call our office right after a loved one has been arrested wondering how to get that person out of jail, and once they’re out...
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