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Testing review
We examine breath, blood, field sobriety, and drug recognition evidence for weaknesses.
Why Legal Help Matters
DUI penalties are too severe to accept without strategy.
Wisconsin DUI and OWI charges can involve breath tests, blood tests, field sobriety testing, drug recognition evidence, probable cause, and implied consent issues. These processes are not perfect, and mistakes can matter.
Our attorneys help clients understand the charge, possible penalties, licensing consequences, available defenses, and the best strategy for moving forward.
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Procedure challenges
Police must follow specific procedures. Flawed stops, arrests, or tests can affect the case.
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License consequences
We help clients understand driving privilege issues, administrative hearings, and ignition interlock concerns.
What To Do After a DUI Arrest
The first steps can affect your defense.
A DUI case can involve both criminal and driving privilege consequences. Early legal review helps identify the issues before important deadlines pass.
Save every document
Keep citations, temporary license paperwork, bond documents, testing paperwork, and court notices.
Do not discuss the facts
Avoid explaining the arrest or testing details before speaking with a DUI defense attorney.
Watch deadlines
DUI and OWI cases can involve administrative and court deadlines that may affect your license and defense options.
Call counsel early
Early representation gives your attorney more time to examine evidence, request records, and prepare strategy.
Testing Issues Matter
DUI defense is not just about the arrest.
DUI defense often turns on details: the stop, field sobriety tests, implied consent procedure, breath or blood testing, officer observations, and whether the state can prove impairment.
- Field sobriety testsTesting conditions, instructions, health issues, and officer interpretation may all matter.
- Chemical testingBreath or blood results can be challenged when procedure, timing, calibration, or documentation is flawed.
- Probable causeThe legality of the stop and arrest can shape the entire case.
Meet Your DUI Attorney
Nathan J. Dineen
Nathan J. Dineen is a member of Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. His practice focuses on drunk driving defense and criminal defense matters in Wisconsin.
Nate brings specific insight into how law enforcement and prosecutors pursue DUI and OWI cases, including the testing and procedural details that can shape a defense.
DUIOWI and drunk driving defense
Drug OWIDrugged driving and DRE evidence
TestingBreath, blood and field sobriety review
DUI / OWI Cases
Defense for every type of DUI case.
Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. represents clients in a wide range of DUI, OWI, and alcohol or drug-related driving cases.
- Operating while intoxicated
- Drug DUI / OWI
- Felony DUI / OWI
- DWI / OWI appeals
- Administrative hearings
- Vehicular homicide charges
How We Are Different
DUI defense requires technical knowledge.
DUI cases are not just about whether a person was arrested. They are about whether police followed the law, whether testing was reliable, and whether the prosecution can prove its case.
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test issues
- Drug Recognition Expert evidence
- Breath and blood test review
- Tenacious defense and client-focused guidance
DUI Penalties
A conviction can follow you for years.
Wisconsin DUI and OWI penalties can include fines, license consequences, jail exposure, ignition interlock requirements, misdemeanor or felony penalties, and a record that can affect your future.
Fines and court costs
License suspension
Ignition interlock device
Jail exposure
Insurance consequences
Employment concerns
Felony exposure
Repeat offense penalties
Our Process
We review the evidence from every angle.
A DUI case can involve both criminal and driving privilege consequences. Our team helps clients understand what is happening and what defense options may be available.
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Stop & arrest review
We examine the reason for the stop, probable cause, statements, and arrest procedure.
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Testing analysis
We review field sobriety testing, chemical testing, drug recognition issues, and documentation.
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Challenge weaknesses
Where the evidence or procedure is flawed, we identify issues and present them strategically.
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Resolution or trial
We pursue the best available outcome through negotiation, motion practice, trial, or appeal.
SFSTField sobriety test review
BACBreath and blood testing analysis
DREDrug recognition evidence
OWIDriving privilege consequences
Trusted Excellence
Recognized, rated, and trusted.
Client Testimonials
Real stories from clients we’ve helped.
These are real testimonials from Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. clients, pulled from the testimonials page.
★★★★★
“Linda has a way of making you feel protected, and with the amount of experience and knowledge she has, you have no choice but to feel you are working with the best.”
★★★★★
“Linda is extremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and sincere. Her knowledge and expertise are unmatched in the courtroom. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.”
Find Us
Four Locations Across Wisconsin
Conveniently located to serve you, no matter where in Wisconsin you are.
Germantown
W175N11086 Stonewood Dr
Germantown, WI 53022
West Bend
246 S 5th Ave.
West Bend, WI 53095
Sister Bay
10589 S Highland Rd., Suite 9
Sister Bay, WI 54234
Sturgeon Bay
342 Louisiana Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
DUI FAQ
Common questions after a DUI arrest.
Many DUI cases involve legal and technical issues that should be reviewed before deciding how to proceed.
Yes. Testing procedure, timing, calibration, documentation, and legal requirements may all matter.
DUI/OWI cases can involve license consequences. The exact impact depends on the facts, record, and case status.
Bring citations, testing paperwork, license notices, court papers, and any documents received from law enforcement or the court.
Free DUI Case Review
Facing a Wisconsin DUI or OWI?
Do not take a DUI charge lightly. Speak with VHD Law and get a clear strategy for your next step.