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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

Richards & Dimmer, S.C. remains open until or unless the State asks us to close our doors. We welcome new prospective clients and will be ready an…

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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 camera are designed to capture the officer's interac…

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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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CLIENT ACQUITTED IN WHITE-COLLAR CRIME CASE, JANUARY 2019

Attorney Richards represented the husband in a married couple accused of stealing from a business they co-operated with a friend. After the working re…

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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-4TH DISMISSED AFTER EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CHALLENGE, MARCH 9, 2018

Attorney Richards' client was arrested for OWI-4th offense, a .30 blood-alcohol-level. He challenged that the officers took the client's blood sample …

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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

HOMICIDE BY INTOXICATED DRIVER CHARGES DISMISSED, MARCH 10, 2016

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CLIENT ACQUITTED IN HIT-AND-RUN CASE, FEBRUARY 27, 2016

Family and friends of a Wind Point man hugged each other and wept Friday night when jurors acquitted him of striking a pregnant woman with his vehicle…

Courtesy of: Racine Journal Times Kristen Zambo http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-acquitted-in-hit-and-run-case/article_77a77c8a-e171-544a-88eb-58518a63cfc7.html

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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WHITE GETS NEW TRIAL, FEBRUARY 24, 2009

RACINE - Adrial White's new trial will go forward, without an appeal by the state.

Judge Charles Constantine ordered the new trial for White, 32, aft…

Courtesy of: Racine Journal Times

HOMICIDE CHARGES AGAINST JAIME ROJAS DISMISSED, DECEMBER 7, 2006

RACINE - Jaime Rojas told police his wife, Ebodia, killed herself. He said she came out of the bedroom with a 9 mm pistol and shot herself in the head…

Courtesy of: Racine Journal Times

RACINE INMATE CLEARED OF CHARGES, JUNE 22, 1999

RACINE - After what prosecutors characterize as serious credibility issues for a key witness in a homicide case, they dropped charges against a Racine…

Courtesy of: Racine Journal Times