DUI Defense for Professional Licenses in Utah

A DUI arrest can happen to anyone, even to people who hold prominent titles or have a professional license and certification. However, the major difference is the consequence resulting from that DUI charge.

As a detailed example, listed below are the FAA requirements for the holder of a pilot’s license. It is important to note that not only must a conviction be reported, but the pilot only has sixty days to report the arrest. Missing this critical requirement would result in a suspension of the pilot’s license even if the charges were eventually dismissed.

Under 14 CFR 61.15, all pilots must send a Notification Letter (MS Word) to FAA’s Security and Investigations Division within 60 calendar days of the effective date of an alcohol-related conviction or administrative action. In 14 CFR 61.15(c), alcohol-related convictions or administrative actions refer to motor vehicle actions (MVA).
FAA Notification Letters
Note: Each event, conviction, or administrative action, requires a separate Notification Letter. For example, an airman’s driver license may be suspended at the time of arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol for either:
– Failing a blood/breath test
– Refusing to test
The airman must send a Notification Letter for the suspension, then send a second Notification Letter if the alcohol-related offense results in a conviction. Even though the airman sent two notification letters, the FAA views the suspension and conviction as one alcohol-related incident.