Hi,
Long story short, I got a drug OUI, along with a bunch of drug possession charges, a little over 9 years ago. The police report is bad. The OUI involved multiple drugs -- some of which were recreational and some of which were prescribed. Anyone reading into the circumstances around the event is going to think I am some unhinged lunatic. The prescription drug was for mild insomnia.
As absurd as it sounds, the incident scared the living daylights out of me and I practically cleaned up my act overnight. I have been completely abstinent since. There have been no further civil issues, criminal issues, or even motor-vehicle issues. I completed the court-mandated probation and driver awareness course without any problems. I am not sure if it matters (I know the FAA doesn't care) but the other criminal charges were eventually dismissed
Before I sink any resources into this, I'd like to hear your guys feedback on just how screwed ya'll think I am? I already got my medical -- but the FAA contacted me recently asking for more details about the OUI incident. Based on similar cases I have read about online, they'll either reject my medical immediately on grounds of substance dependence concerns OR they'll delay and have me take a bunch of drug tests at the end of which they'll still reject me for the same substance dependence concerns.
I have the documents. I have the motor-vehicle records. I also have a pretty good personal statement but I know this won't be enough. Based on the advice I read here, I should be prepared with a DSM4 CADC evaluation on hand. Do you guys think this will be enough? Is there anything else I can do? Does it even matter at this point? All they have done so far is requested more details about the incident but I fear I made a huge mistake by not addressing this BEFORE getting my medical (also I am somewhat surprised the AME didn't even ask about it. I think he just assumed this was a standard alcohol DUI)
(PS I already contacted a couple of the bigger 'complex case' AMEs -- they are all way too busy to take on my case)
Thanks for your time
Long story short, I got a drug OUI, along with a bunch of drug possession charges, a little over 9 years ago. The police report is bad. The OUI involved multiple drugs -- some of which were recreational and some of which were prescribed. Anyone reading into the circumstances around the event is going to think I am some unhinged lunatic. The prescription drug was for mild insomnia.
As absurd as it sounds, the incident scared the living daylights out of me and I practically cleaned up my act overnight. I have been completely abstinent since. There have been no further civil issues, criminal issues, or even motor-vehicle issues. I completed the court-mandated probation and driver awareness course without any problems. I am not sure if it matters (I know the FAA doesn't care) but the other criminal charges were eventually dismissed
Before I sink any resources into this, I'd like to hear your guys feedback on just how screwed ya'll think I am? I already got my medical -- but the FAA contacted me recently asking for more details about the OUI incident. Based on similar cases I have read about online, they'll either reject my medical immediately on grounds of substance dependence concerns OR they'll delay and have me take a bunch of drug tests at the end of which they'll still reject me for the same substance dependence concerns.
I have the documents. I have the motor-vehicle records. I also have a pretty good personal statement but I know this won't be enough. Based on the advice I read here, I should be prepared with a DSM4 CADC evaluation on hand. Do you guys think this will be enough? Is there anything else I can do? Does it even matter at this point? All they have done so far is requested more details about the incident but I fear I made a huge mistake by not addressing this BEFORE getting my medical (also I am somewhat surprised the AME didn't even ask about it. I think he just assumed this was a standard alcohol DUI)
(PS I already contacted a couple of the bigger 'complex case' AMEs -- they are all way too busy to take on my case)
Thanks for your time