I'm not an expert but was curious about how long long ML's DL would be suspended. Anyways, I found out on NY state's DMV website that an revocation is up to the DMV to decide how long the revocation is for and he will get a letter from DMV informing him of the revocation time period. After that time period expires he can reapply for a DL.
As far as applying for a DL in another state, there is a national database of people who's license is suspended or revoked that is reported to by each states DMV, to prevent just that scenerio. So CA is no good to him.