May 17, 2016
Flying Under the Influence?
DUIs happen with such frequency around the country, that unless a celebrity is involved or there is a fatality or major injury, we rarely hear about them. However, when a commercial passenger flight is involved, the stakes are so much greater and many people take notice.
In Michigan, a TSA employee noticed an airline pilot acting strangely as he was headed to his plane to pilot a domestic flight. He was asked to take a breathalyzer test - and failed. He was arrested and asked to take the test again, which he failed again. All this happened literally minutes before the plane was to take off.
The regulations for flying under the influence are twice as strict as are those for driving under the influence. The federal regulations have the BAC limit for pilots at .04 compared to the national average for drivers of .08.
So, not matter what kind of transportation you may be piloting, never operate any transportation device under the influence of any substance. If you live in Burlington, Essex, Colchester, Winooski, Williston, Shelburne or anywhere in the State of Vermont, and have been arrested or charged with DUI or any crime, call The Law Office of C Jordan Handy for aggressive and experienced legal defense.