SWA Pilot on paid leave pending alcohol investigation

[navigatro]

Ok Larry, stick to that belief and good luck to you.

SatPak, you are wrong.

Larry is correct. (in most if not all states.)

In my state, you can be convicted of DUI (or OMVI) for being "appreciably impaired". That is what must be proven in court. It could be proven by witness (including officer) testimony, field sobriety results, circumstantial evidence, slurred speech, etc.

You are also in violation of the DUI (or OMVI) law if in violation of the "per se" law, which means having a blood, breath, or urine alcohol concentration in excess of state limit (.08% for breath.)

As Larry stated, you can be tried and convicted of both charges, but only sentenced on one.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

I love how pilots are such experts on things like DUI/DWI. LOL.

 

[navigatro]

I love how pilots are such experts on things like DUI/DWI. LOL.

Sometimes pilots had previous careers that give them experience in such matters.

Also, some pilots may have friends or family members that are prosecutors.

Edit: now I see the humor (i am slow)

yes, some pilots may have experience as the defendant in such a situation!

 

[Amish RakeFight]

I meant it in jest! :beer:

Believe you me... I've had my "problems" too....