Can a pilot get a DUI?
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), in addition to all of the consequences stemming directly from the arrest, there are various collateral consequences you may have to worry about. Many individuals may face consequences in their career, especially those holding professional licenses. Among professional licensees, pilots in particular face great scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when accused of alcohol- or drug-related crimes. Although this article outlines the general contours of the legal consequences of a DUI arrest for pilots, it is purely educational and is by no means a substitute for individualized counsel from an experienced defense attorney.