Racine Defense: Great Advice. Great results.

Client avoids felony conviction.

Attorney Dimmer successfully worked to help his client avoid a felony conviction for OWI-1st-Causing Great Bodily Harm, after his review of the compla…

Pushing for Trial to Get the Prosecutor’s Attention

Our client was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The client had been shot in the leg and reported to the hospital for treatment. Law en…

Restraining order hearings are evidentiary hearings. Don't miss this.

Over the past 10 or more years, my clients have occasionally been served with restraining orders after a domestic abuse or other physical altercation …

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What is cash bail?

As election day approaches, Wisconsinites are constantly seeing political attack ads. The topic of cash bail has been coming up in a lot of these ads …

Mallory Cheng and Robert Larry (Courtesy of WUWM

How should I respond when an officer seizes or arrests me?

In response to the Jacob Blake tragedy in Kenosha last week, we wanted to provide our prospective clients with some helpful guidance on how to respond…

Habitual Offender: Prior record affects potential sentence

When we review a criminal complaint with clients, I often get asked a similar question: "Why does it say I am a 'repeater'? I have never committed thi…

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Great representation means being creative. Being thoughtful. Being there.

The Wisconsin Government has graciously permitted law offices to continue providing services to clients during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our clients have…

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Why you should hire an attorney BEFORE your administrative suspension hearing

After an arrest for a DUI or OWI, Wisconsin police officers will request a sample of breath or alcohol to test for alcohol or drugs. If that test show…

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Responding to the Covid-19 National Emergency

Racine Defense remains open until or unless the State asks us to close our doors. We welcome new prospective clients and will be ready and prepared fo…

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You need an attorney at and before your first court appearance!

Prospective clients regularly ask, "do I need an attorney before the first court appearance?" The short answer is: absolutely. 

Here's why.

First, a…

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Revocation Hearings - Why Having them is Important

Recently I went to the jail to speak to a client about whether he should "waive" or give up on the revocation of his extended supervision (probation f…

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Body Worn Camera Videos-Why are they important to my defense?

Most police and sheriff agencies have now equipped their officers with "body-worn cameras." These cameras are designed to capture the officer's intera…

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OWI Cases: Sometimes the Best Defense is a Good Offense

The primary line of defense in OWI or DUI cases is identifying factual or legal challenges and having the charge dismissed, or amended. 

Let's set th…

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CHARGES DISMISSED IN COCAINE DELIVERY CASE

Charges were dismissed in R.B.'s felony drug matter in Racine, after concerns about the Confidential Informant's reliability were challenged in pretri…

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CHARGES DROPPED IN FELONY IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM CASE

After Attorney Dimmer met with prosecutors, P.A.'s felon in possession of a firearm charge was dismissed in advance of his speedy trial demand (set fo…

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CHARGES DROPPED IN METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION CASE

After raising concerns about statements made by the uncharged co-actor, the State agreed to dismiss felony charges against the client alleging possess…

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CHARGES DROPPED IN ASSAULT CASE

On February 12, 2019, battery and disorderly conduct charges were dismissed after nearly two years of intense litigation. Attorney Dimmer had filed mo…

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ATTORNEY DIMMER WINS JUVENILE WAIVER HEARING IN BURGLARY CASE

Attorney Dimmer, armed with mental health records documenting both his juvenile client's longstanding treatment needs as well as his substantial effor…

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DRUNKEN DRIVING HOMICIDE CHARGE OVERTURNED DUE TO IMPROPER BLOOD DRAW

By Alyssa Mauk, Racine Journal Times

OWI-2ND CLIENT FOUND NOT GUILTY AT JURY TRIAL, DECEMBER 14, 2017

Attorney Dimmer's client picked up two OWI offenses within 90 days of one another. By the time the client had contacted Richards & Dimmer, the cli…

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OWI FELONY CHARGES DISMISSED ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Attorney Dimmer represented a client, charged with an OWI-Causing Great Bodily Harm, after she collided with a motorcycle during a left-hand turn. The…

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A QUESTION OF THE 4TH AMENDMENT AND WARRANTLESS SEARCHES, JULY 25, 2016

Courtesy of: Racine Journal Times Cara Spoto

FALSE STATEMENT IN WARRANT RESULTS IN DISMISSAL OF OWI-3RD, JANUARY 19, 2016

Attorney Dimmer represented a client, who had a vehicle collision near the Reef Point Brew Pub. Client was arrested and taken into custody. Client was…

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