Attorney Dimmer nominated into Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellowship

10/10/2023

Please congratulate Attorney Brian P. Dimmer for being nominated into the 2023 Class of Fellows by the Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellowship. This is a …

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Attorney Dimmer successfully corners State with Statute of Limitations

06/01/2023

Attorney Dimmer took on a very serious sexual assault of a child case in Kenosha. The allegations dated back to the late-1980’s, when the complainant …

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Client avoids felony conviction.

02/22/2023

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…

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Pushing for Trial to Get the Prosecutor’s Attention

02/21/2023

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…

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

12/30/2022

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

Brian P. Dimmer

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What is cash bail?

10/24/2022

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

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

08/31/2020

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…

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Habitual Offender: Prior record affects potential sentence

06/15/2020

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…

Brian P. Dimmer

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

05/08/2020

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

Brian P. Dimmer

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Why you should hire an attorney BEFORE your administrative suspension hearing

05/07/2020

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…

Brian P. Dimmer

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Responding to the Covid-19 National Emergency

03/23/2020

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…

Brian P. Dimmer

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

03/05/2020

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

Here's why.

First, a…

Brian P. Dimmer

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Revocation Hearings - Why Having them is Important

02/14/2020

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…

Brian P. Dimmer

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

02/07/2020

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

Brian P. Dimmer

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OWI Cases: Sometimes the Best Defense is a Good Offense

01/31/2020

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…

Brian P. Dimmer

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CHARGES DISMISSED IN COCAINE DELIVERY CASE

07/02/2019

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

Richards & Dimmer

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CHARGES DROPPED IN FELONY IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM CASE

05/24/2019

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…

Richards & Dimmer

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CHARGES DROPPED IN METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION CASE

05/03/2019

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

Richards & Dimmer

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CHARGES DROPPED IN ASSAULT CASE

02/12/2019

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

12/18/2018

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

06/25/2018

RACINE — The conviction of a Racine man involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a passenger was overturned last week.

On Tuesday, the…

By Alyssa Mauk, Racine Journal Times

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

12/14/2017

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

09/26/2017

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

07/25/2016

RACINE — It’s been about five months since the Wisconsin Supreme Court rattled privacy advocates by further broadening law enforcement’s ability to …

Courtesy of: Racine Journal Times Cara Spoto

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

01/19/2016

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…

Richards & Dimmer

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Let's Talk about Bail and Bond in Wisconsin

10/02/2023

Bail and Bond Advocacy in Wisconsin 2023

Product ID: CA3446D

Presented By: Atty. Dimmer / State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

 

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