DUI/OWI Defense

Defending our clients against charges of driving Under the influence
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DUI/OWI Defense Attorney In Hammond & Crown Point, Indiana

DUI/OWI Charges Are Serious

At the Office of Alex Dominguez in Merrillville, IN, we aggressively represent individuals who have been charged with drunk driving, whether first-time defendants or repeat offenders. Our criminal defense lawyer handles all types of DUI, DWI, and OWI charges, from Class A misdemeanor charges resulting in up to a year in jail to felony charges carrying a two and a half prison term.

When we go to work to defend your DUI charge in Merrillville or anywhere else in Indiana, we conduct a full investigation of the facts, the evidence, and the circumstances surrounding your arrest. We'll start with an examination of whether the police had probable cause to pull you over. Then, we will review the police record to make certain that you were properly advised of your rights and that field sobriety and blood alcohol tests were correctly administered.


In all Indiana DUI cases, our primary focus is the reduction or dismissal of charges. If we cannot get the case dismissed outright and have your suspended license reinstated, we will seek to negotiate a favorable plea bargain, including an agreement that results in probation rather than jail time, if possible. As part of these cases, substance abuse counseling is generally mandatory and/or part of an alternative disposition.

Contact Law Office of Alex Dominguez to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 219-600-5513

First DUI Offense

Were you arrested for driving drunk? If so, don’t wait to contact the Law Office of Alex Dominguez. Being convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) could result in severe civil and criminal penalties, including:

  • Fees and court costs: Minimum $300.
  • Fines: Maximum $5,000.
  • Imprisonment: Maximum 1 year.
  • License suspension: 2 years.
  • Submit to alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Required to attend: a substance abuse education course.

Multiple DUI Offenses
Were You Arrested Once Again for An OWI?

Is it your second, third, or fourth criminal offense? Contact the Law Office of Alex Dominguez immediately. The penalties for repeat OWI convictions are far more severe than those given to first-time offenders. Without a qualified attorney by your side, you could face heavy fines and a restricted future. Attorney Alex Dominguez will stand up for your rights as a defendant in the Northwest Indiana region. For a second OWI offense, you could face:

  • License revocation for up to two years.
  • Up to 350 hours of community service.
  • Jail time.
  • Loss of gun permit
  • Mandatory alcohol treatment

If you receive a second OWI within 5 years of your first OWI that is considered a felony.

For a third OWI offense, you could face:

  • Felony status, if the offense occurs within five years of another conviction.
  • Extended license revocation.
  • Up to 350 hours of community service.
  • Mandatory alcohol treatment.
  • Imprisonment.
  • Loss of gun permit

If you receive 3 major offenses within 10 years then you could be considered a habitual offender.

Is It Possible to Get Past DUI Convictions Expunged or Sealed?

Depending on the state and the circumstances in which your conviction occurred, our DUI attorney can look at your situation and local law to see if your situation qualifies for expungement or sealing. If you do qualify, it’s well worth the effort to petition the court to seal or expunge your records. Whether your records are sealed from public view or completely destroyed (expungement), they’ll no longer be visible to creditors, employers, or other decision-makers.

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