Poppyseeds Cause Rare Codeine Test Result

A Navy Chief Petty Officer tested positive on random urinalysis test for codeine.  He was taken to Captain’s Mast and found guilty.  Subsequently, he retained the services of JAG Defense to represent him at his discharge board.  During our investigation into the circumstances surrounding the test, JAG Defense discovered that our client consumed multiple poppyseed […]

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Category: Military Success Stories, Positive Urinalysis Success Stories

December 2022

U.S. Army O-3 General Court-Martial, Fort Hood, TXResult: Full Acquittal

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Category: Recent Results

November 2022

U.S. Army E-6 Special Court-Martial, JB Lewis-McChord, WAResult: Full Acquittal

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Category: Recent Results

October 2022

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Board of Inquiry, MCB Kaneohe Bay, HIResult: No Misconduct/Retain

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Category: Recent Results

Allegations of Wire Fraud Mitigated for AF SSgt

Staff Sergeant in the Air Force received Statement of Reasons (SOR) containing allegations of wire fraud.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns demonstrating that the member believed the funds in question were income generated from her partner’s business and were meant to cover childcare expenses and no charges were filed.  Clearance retained.

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Category: Security Clearance Success Stories

Clearance Retained Despite Debt Collections

Federal employee received Supplemental Information Request (SIR) regarding alleged student loan debt in collections, Article 15 and discharge from US Army while in entry training, previous work terminations and previous traffic citations (some unpaid).  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns demonstrating debt reduction plan in place and provided explanations for work/military terminations and traffic citations in […]

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Category: Security Clearance Success Stories

TS Retained by Office of the President Employee

Applicant to a position with the Executive Office of the President received a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deny Top Secret eligibility due to allegations of domestic violence and failure to disclose these alleged incidents on the SF-86.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns the adjudicators had demonstrating that the incidents in question had not resulted […]

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Category: Security Clearance Success Stories

Traffic Stop Shown Not to be Disqualifying

Federal employee received Supplemental Information Request (SIR) regarding an allegedly non-disclosed traffic stop.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns by demonstrating that traffic stop had been a ticket with a fine under $300, thus not requiring disclosure on the SF-86.  Clearance retained.

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Category: Security Clearance Success Stories

Clearance Retained After Being Fired from Job

Federal employee received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging he had been fired from previous positions following a reprimand and unsatisfactory performance and failed to respond to a Supplemental Information Request (SIR) containing allegations of false statements made regarding GS Level when applying for a new position.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns with previous employment and […]

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Category: Security Clearance Success Stories

Clearance Granted Despite Prior Drug Use

West Coast: Federal Employee received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging prior illegal drug use.  JAG Defense successfully mitigated concerns with properly disclosed illegal drug use prior to applying as a first-time clearance holder.  Clearance granted.

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Category: Security Clearance Success Stories