If you’ve been following the case of Brendan Dassey, you’ve probably heard of attorney Len Kachinsky. Although he’s smart, you’d never confuse intelligence with common sense. But it seems like Kachinsky is underequipped for this new role and the spotlight that it brings. This article explores the reasons why Dassey’s case was so controversial. It also discusses Kachinsky’s upcoming retirement.
Brendan Dassey’s lawyer
In a documentary about the case of Brendan Dassey, Len Kachinsky is his lawyer. Kachinsky has told the media that his client was manipulated by his uncle. This is a reasonable defense in the absence of a detailed confession, but Kachinsky’s statement has prejudicial implications. In the above interviews, Kachinsky tells a story in which his older client is a nefarious actor and his nephew is a simple pawn.
The Netflix show “Making a Murderer” showed footage of Kachinsky’s trial. Kachinsky was removed as Dassey’s lawyer because he performed poorly, but did not face any professional discipline for it. The case featured Dassey and Steven Avery, who were both convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005. Although Kachinsky was removed from the defense team before the trial, his testimony is critical to the case.
He didn’t do his job
If you’re a lawyer, you’ve probably watched the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer.” It follows the story of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man who served 18 years in prison for a sexual assault that he didn’t commit. Kachinsky and the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department come out looking guilty, but it also raises questions about how many lawyers were involved in the case.
While Kachinsky’s defense makes some sense, it is not enough. Rather, he tried to influence public opinion. He hired an investigator who drew lurid pictures of crimes that Dassey didn’t commit. He then sent Dassey to the police alone, with no lawyer present. This is a troubling example of a defense private investigator doing his job.
He was acquitted of stalking charges
A jury has acquitted a former Fox Crossing, Wisconsin, superior court judge of stalking charges. Kachinsky was accused of harassing a clerk by writing comments on Facebook and repeatedly knocking over her children’s picture frames and other items. However, he has denied harassing the clerk and plans to petition the Wisconsin Supreme Court to reinstate him. It’s unclear why Kachinsky was arrested in the first place, but he is known in the legal community for his eccentric behavior.
The clerk claims that Kachinsky threatened her employment and posted personal information on social media. The clerk asked Kachinsky to stop sending personal emails and keep their professional relationship focused on work. The clerk has a history of stalking and was acquitted of all charges. While she argued that Kachinsky’s actions were disproportionate to the crimes she faced, the court found that the harassment was not sexual.
He’s winding down his caseload
Wisconsin municipal court Judge Len Kachinsky is winding down, but he’s still on the case. He’s accused of violating a restraining order and was slated for trial in September. Despite his clemency request, he’s still behind bars. In December, he was acquitted of the stalking charge. The charges, however, have left him on probation.
The Wisconsin court’s decision is appropriate, says Kachinsky. Kachinsky relies on an appellate decision, saying that it cleared him of any duty to provide adequate representation in Dassey’s case. But some people question whether that decision is correct. Whether or not the court erred in ruling in Dassey’s case remains to be seen, but the public’s interest in Kachinsky’s cases has never been higher.
He’s not watching “Making a Murderer”
If you are like most people, you probably watch Making a Murderer at least once a week. People talk about it online, brag about episodes on Facebook, and share their outrage at the criminal justice system. But one Wisconsin lawyer isn’t watching the show. Len Kachinsky isn’t watching “Making a Murderer” because he doesn’t like the show.
After the documentary aired, Kachinsky has been speaking to the media. He says he should not have hired O’Kelly as his attorney, but has since spoken to the media about possible plea deals with the prosecution. In addition, he has said that he won’t watch “Making a Murderer” anymore.