Practical Travel Safety Issues - Global Entry and driving while ability impaired

I'm considering applying for Global Entry and I understand that DWIs disqualify you for the program. That said, four years ago I was arrested while driving and ended up being charged with "driving while ability impaired" in the state of New York. This charge is not a misdemeanor and is not an actual DWI as the alcohol content is less than .08.
I have traveled quite a bit to Europe, Australia and Latin American in the last four years and never really had a problem... except some heavier scrutiny entering Canada (was still allowed in).
Does anyone know if this disqualifies me for GE?

I font know the answer to your question, but the questions in the application only ask you 'within the last 5 years,' so if you can't find out, just wait a little longer then apply

I'm considering applying for Global Entry and I understand that DWIs disqualify you for the program. That said, four years ago I was arrested while driving and ended up being charged with "driving while ability impaired" in the state of New York. This charge is not a misdemeanor and is not an actual DWI as the alcohol content is less than .08.
I have traveled quite a bit to Europe, Australia and Latin American in the last four years and never really had a problem... except some heavier scrutiny entering Canada (was still allowed in).
Does anyone know if this disqualifies me for GE?

If DWAI in New York is a traffic offense (as opposed to a criminal offense), then it shouldn't have an impact (the federal government probably has no record of the conviction at all).

DWI is an acronym for driving while intoxicated. A similar acronym, DUI, is used in other states which stands for driving under the influence, and yet another acronym, DWAI, may be encountered which signifies driving while ability impaired.
Under section 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), the prohibitions against a motorist's consumption of alcohol or drugs include:

Driving while ability impaired: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol" (VTL §1192[1]). A first violation is a traffic infraction.

http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/erc/faqs.htm

DWI is an acronym for driving while intoxicated. A similar acronym, DUI, is used in other states which stands for driving under the influence, and yet another acronym, DWAI, may be encountered which signifies driving while ability impaired.
Under section 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), the prohibitions against a motorist's consumption of alcohol or drugs include:

Driving while ability impaired: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol" (VTL §1192[1]). A first violation is a traffic infraction.

http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/erc/faqs.htm

So would that disqualify me or not? lol

so I guess you can apply ...it's not even a misdemeanor.

So would that disqualify me or not? lol

No, because it is a traffic ticket, just like speeding. The federal government would have no record of it, but it wouldn't disqualify you even if they did (but they don't).

I was just approved for GE, despite having a DUI on my record. I disclosed it on the questionaire and the CBP offier tested me on my response during the interview, but then told me that it does not automatically disqualify a traveler. There are guidelines, but the ultimate decision is that of the oficer that conducts the interview.

Overall it was an easy process. I sibmitted the online application, was pre-approved in less than a week. I then scheduled the interview which took 4 weeks. The interview it self was quick and painless and I was approved by the end of the day; notified by e-mail.

Can't wait to fly to Barcelona later this month! Easy return.

For GE, there isn't an indication that a misdemeanor will disqualify you. For NEXUS, a non-expunged/rehabilitated (Canada) misdemeanor will.