Criminal Law

Compassionate Criminal Defense for Driving Under the Influence

Defending your rights with skill and understanding, while working toward the best possible outcome in DUI cases.

Under Florida Law, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances carries harsh, costly, and long-lasting penalties. Sanctions can include:

Incarceration

Fines

Temporary or permanent revocation of driving privileges

Mandatory interlock devices

A conviction will affect your career, personal, and professional relationships.

The Arrest and Criminal Process

In Florida, it is illegal to drive with a .08% blood alcohol content (BAC) or higher. Law enforcement uses their discretion to administer:

Breathalyzer tests

Blood alcohol tests

Field sobriety tests

These tests are conducted based on probable cause, such as observing a driver violating traffic rules.

First-degree misdemeanor: If a driver is involved in an accident under the influence causing property damage or personal injury.

Serious bodily injury: Carries more serious charges.

Repeat offenses: Typically result in increasingly harsher penalties for subsequent convictions.

Manslaughter and vehicular homicide: Felony crimes with penalties up to 15-30 years’ imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

We Can Protect Your Rights and Your Freedom

At Sparrow & Fairchild, Attorneys at Law, we meticulously investigate every DUI charge to determine if our client was wrongfully accused. We can challenge the arrest after examining the evidence and work toward having the charges mitigated or dismissed.

Potential defense scenarios include:

Malfunctioning or improperly calibrated breathalyzer equipment.

Errors in field sobriety tests, which are based on subjective observations.

Medical conditions mistaken for erratic behavior caused by alcohol.

Failure to read Miranda rights upon arrest.

Our office collaborates with scientific experts to challenge the integrity of the evidence. We examine:

Blood and urine sample testing procedures

Chain of custody for samples

Any errors in these processes can expose flaws in the prosecution’s evidence, and we will use them to defend our clients.

Offering Sound Legal Counsel in Ocala, Florida

DUI defense is highly technical. When charged with a DUI, having knowledgeable criminal defense legal counsel is one of the most critical decisions you can make.

Attorney Jimmie Sparrow and Attorney Lee Fairchild are dedicated to:

Providing compassionate legal guidance.

Ensuring the rights of those charged with DUI crimes are protected.

At Sparrow & Fairchild, Attorneys at Law, we believe everyone deserves a second chance. Call us as soon as you are arrested so we can start investigating on your behalf immediately.

Place Your Trust in Sparrow & Fairchild, Attorneys at Law

Our law firm, located in Ocala, Florida, is available 24/7 for a confidential consultation to discuss your options. This ensures you can make informed decisions about your future.

Help is just a phone call away.

We represent clients in Marion, Citrus, Lake, Sumter, and Alachua Counties, Florida. Our lawyers defend against DUI charges and a full range of State and Federal criminal charges in Florida.