Medical Form Mishap

[Ben1778]

When filing my med express 2 years ago, I read 18v as only pertaining to driving, and just realized that it covers all arrests when I went to reapply. I was arrested over 8 years ago that went into pre trial intervention and was null processed. I do not want the FAA to think I purposely lied and tried to mislead them. I need to know how I can correct this or if anyone has any experience with this. Thank you.

 

[ThatOtherGuy]

I'm assuming you had a MIP, public intox, drunk disorderly, open container charge, or some other drug/alcohol interaction with law enforcement "which resulted in attendance at an educational or a rehabilitation program". If that's the case, you answered no, and you did not disclose this information elsewhere in your application then you have submitted a factually incorrect application for a medical certificate. The application is basically a sworn statement to a federal agency. The consequences of the FAA discovering this vary based on whether they determine your omission was intentional or accidental.

Searches on this forum will justifiably tell you that engaging an attorney for medical issues can make the process of dealing with the FAA become adversarial. They are correct, but the bell is rung and the legal consequences are real. Your best course of action is to obtain the services of an aviation attorney to discuss how to "come clean". Pay the attorney to create attorney client privilege and have them act as your advocate. Follow their advice.

 

[Ben1778]

I'm assuming you had a MIP, public intox, drunk disorderly, open container charge, or some other drug/alcohol interaction with law enforcement "which resulted in attendance at an educational or a rehabilitation program". If that's the case, you answered no, and you did not disclose this information elsewhere in your application then you have submitted a factually incorrect application for a medical certificate. The application is basically a sworn statement to a federal agency. The consequences of the FAA discovering this vary based on whether they determine your omission was intentional or accidental.

Searches on this forum will justifiably tell you that engaging an attorney for medical issues can make the process of dealing with the FAA become adversarial. They are correct, but the bell is rung and the legal consequences are real. Your best course of action is to obtain the services of an aviation attorney to discuss how to "come clean". Pay the attorney to create attorney client privilege and have them act as your advocate. Follow their advice.

I appreciate the guidance. The charge was dropped then expunged, but I do not want the FAA to think I was purposefully lying, especially when I have aspirations of the airlines. I will take your advice and contact an aviation attorney

 

[bflynn]

Do not use an attorney unless you want the event to become adversarial. Contact a senior AME for a consult - both Dr Fowler and Dr Chien frequent this forum. If you are medically qualified, there is a good chance they can get you into compliance without a fuss. That is unlikely through the attorney route.

This old thread may help. https://www.pilotsofamerica.com/com...-a-past-medical-but-want-to-come-clean.57091/