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Chris Zachar
Dec 23, 20183 min read
Five TV shows that get the criminal justice system right
I’ll be the first to tell anyone who wants to listen that my job is not like how it is portrayed on television. All too often I see...
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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, 20183 min read
A Short Primer on Self-Defense
Much of our practice is devoted to defending people accused of violent crimes and in many of those cases, we defend a client who was...
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Chris Zachar
Sep 29, 20185 min read
The Public Defender Crisis in Wisconsin
Public Defenders are some of the most dedicated, experienced and highly-skilled attorneys out there. Many people contact me because they...
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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, 20185 min read
Using Sexual Risk Assessments to keep clients out of prison
Sexual assault prosecutions are incredibly high-stakes ordeal for any defendant. Many people are sentenced to prison following conviction...
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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
Jun 2, 20184 min read
What is a Child Forensic Interview?
Many children who accuse someone of physical or sexual abuse are taken in for a forensic interview. People hear this term and assume that...
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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 6, 20183 min read
What constitutes drug paraphernalia?
It’s common for people arrested on drug offenses to also be charged with multiple counts of possession of drug paraphernalia (or as one...
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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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Chris Zachar
May 5, 20185 min read
A Narc with a bark
Dogs. They are man’s (and woman’s) best friend. We have them in our homes and treat them like family. Those of us who own dogs (me...
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Chris Zachar
May 5, 20185 min read
Types of Felony Drug Investigations
A large part of our practice is focused on representing people charged in felony drug cases including possession, delivery, and...
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