Originally Posted by
Bootleg
Well I agree with you Rick about not showing up drunk. The point I was making is that you have the right to counsel (an attorney), BEFORE making any statement or answering any question-if you are suspected of committing a crime. You're not refusing to take any test-just exercising your rights. It's all legal posturing, but it might buy you a couple of extra hours, which might make the difference (legally). Get what I'm sayin?
If you're going to stall on testing, there's probably a fine line, better get skilled legal advice from an aviation attorney in advance. If your stalling is deemed refusal by the FAA your tickets are toast.
As I said before, it's a tough situation. If you get the criminal conviction, your job and career are in serious jeopardy anyway, but it's your first time you'll probably keep your tickets and be able to get another aviation job. HIMS can even get your old job back.
Only way to win this game is to not play.