Chris ZacharSep 2, 20194 minHow the police can legally steal from you: Civil asset forfeituresIt 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 m...
Chris ZacharMay 18, 20192 minA quick guide to subpoenas in criminal casesWhat are they? A subpoena is a court order requiring the appearance of a witness (subpoena and certificate of appearance), or the product...
Chris ZacharFeb 17, 20194 minHow Wisconsin's insane concept of supervision drives our insane belief in mass incarcerationLast week the Columbia University Justice Lab released a report detailing many of Wisconsin’s most prominent failures in sentencing and c...
Chris ZacharDec 23, 20187 minDon't fall for fake news from the La Crosse Police DepartmentOver the past few years, the La Crosse Police Department has become increasingly vocal over what it deems a “revolving door” criminal jus...
Chris ZacharOct 27, 201812 minWisconsin's Dumb Marijuana LawsPerhaps the oldest staple in the war on drugs is a national prohibition on the possession of marijuana. I grew up with a vilified image ...
Chris ZacharOct 21, 20185 minSo 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 i...
Chris ZacharSep 29, 20185 minA Quick Guide to Anonymous Tips, Confidential Informants, and Jailhouse SnitchesMany of our cases originate from an anonymous call, information provided by a police informant, or allegations from a jailhouse snitch. A...
Chris ZacharJul 29, 20185 minWhen 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...
Chris ZacharJun 23, 20186 minWhen 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 attorn...
Chris ZacharJun 2, 20183 minHow to get an old conviction off your recordI get a lot of calls from people wondering how to remove criminal convictions from their record. The reasons vary, but some of the most c...
Chris ZacharMay 14, 20185 minThe process of a probation revocationA big part of our practice involves representing people who are being revoked from probation or extended supervision. This post discusses...
Chris ZacharMay 5, 20185 minFAQ's on Bail, Bond, and getting someone out of jailMany 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 ...