The SF-86 asks if, “if you have, or have you had, close and/or continuing contact with a foreign national within the last seven (7) years with whom you, or your spouse, or legally recognized civil union/domestic partner, or cohabitant are bound by affection, influence, common interests, and/or obligation?” This question can be confusing because “close […]
Read moreAlthough Delta-8 products can be found readily available for purchase at convenience stores and smoke shops, the legality of the substance varies greatly state to state. Further complicating matters, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 legalized hemp-derived products, including Delta-8, at the federal level. Hemp products like Delta-8 are supposed to contain THC levels of […]
Read moreLike most things related to security clearances, the answer is: It depends. The SF-86 questions relating to psychological and emotional health were updated in 2016 to align with the recognition that receiving necessary mental health care is a good thing. There are no conditions or treatments relating to mental health that will automatically disqualify an […]
Read moreWhen government contractors receive a Statement of Reasons, they are given a choice whether to elect for a hearing before an Administrative Judge or have an Administrative Judge issue a decision based on the written record. Once that election is made and an applicant’s response has been submitted, Department Counsel (a trial attorney employed by […]
Read moreThere is a lot of confusion about marijuana use while possessing a clearance now that a number of states have legalized recreational use of the substance. Marijuana use, however, remains illegal at the federal level. While a small amount of recreational use prior to applying for a clearance may be mitigated by legality at the […]
Read moreCurrent and former military members who were investigated for a crime may have their names entered in the title block of a law enforcement activity report, have their identifying information including criminal history data and fingerprints indexed in DCII, and have DNA samples collected and submitted to USACIL. This information can have negative impacts on […]
Read moreImagine potentially derogatory information has been identified that may have a bearing on your eligibility for access to classified information. Perhaps it is self-reported information or maybe it was discovered as part of the automated continuous evaluation background checks. This information may result in an Incident Report that DCSA CAS or another Agency Adjudicator uses […]
Read more
Grover H. Baxley is the founding attorney of JAG Defense. As a former member of the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Mr. Baxley now provides highly experienced representation for military members in all branches of service all over the world.
Navy O-5 Commanding Officer was relieved of command due to allegations of sexual harassment and conduct unbecoming an officer. At his Board of Inquiry, JAG Defense demonstrated that the allegations against our client had been greatly exaggerated by his accusers, and that the investigation into his alleged behavior was rushed, one-sided, and incomplete. JAG Defense also presented compelling evidence of our client's otherwise exceptional 22+ year Naval career. Result: The O-6 member panel voted 3-0 to RETAIN our client in the U.S. Navy.
JAG Defense
Virginia Beach Location
4445 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
877-222-4199
contact@jagdefense.com