Shomloo 1998

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October 2, 1998 David N. Shomloo, Esq.

Shomloo & Shomloo Merchant Hotel Building 222 NW Davis Suite 402 Portland, OR 97209

Dear Mr. Shomloo:

This responds to your letter of September 24, 1998, regarding driver's license suspension. Your client faces a mandatory 30-day suspension based on a blood alcohol level exceeding the Oregon limit.

Federal Aviation Regulation section 61.15 (FAR 61.15) (14 C.F.R. section 61.15.) addresses this subject. A copy is attached. The relevant subsection appears to be FAR 61.15(c)(2), which defines a "motor vehicle action" to include suspension of a license for a cause related to operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. This section does not require a criminal conviction. If the administrative suspension is a "motor vehicle action" then it is reportable under FAR 61.15(e). A single motor vehicle action does not carry adverse consequences, but under FAR 61.15(d), two motor vehicle actions within a 3-year period establishes a basis for adverse action.

I hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

Richard D.

McCurdy Attorney