Security Clearance Retained Despite Repeated Drug Use

GUIDELINE H: Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse Mid-Atlantic:  Government Contractor applying for a first-time Secret level clearance received a Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging marijuana purchase and use at varying frequencies over the prior five (5) years.  Marijuana was only legalized in the contractor’s state of residence during the last year of use, but remains […]

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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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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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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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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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4 Guidelines Alleged in SOR, Clearance Retained

Mid-Atlantic: Army Reservist received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging underage drinking, driving under the influence, illegal drug possession and carrying another’s CAC card while active duty.  JAG Defense assisted with SOR Response and successfully mitigated concerns with incidents that had occurred years prior.  Clearance retained.

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Fraudulent Banking Transactions

SOUTH: Air Force E-5 received Statement of Reasons alleging multiple instances of fraudulent banking transactions.  JAG Defense assisted Staff Sergeant in preparing a response that mitigated potential concerns with financial activities.  Security clearance retained.

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Previously Undisclosed DUI for USMC O-3

JAPAN:  Assisted Marine Corps Captain complete an SF-86 during periodic reevaluation that required disclosure of previously undisclosed DUI that occurred over six (6) years prior.  JAG Defense helped to mitigate any potential concerns the investigators might have with these disclosures.  Security clearance retained.

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Blackmail Scam Involving Escorts

MIDATLANTIC:  Navy E-6 received Supplemental Information Request regarding alleged involvement in blackmail scam and resulting nonjudicial punishment.  JAG Defense assisted client with response that provided requested information and explanation that mitigated adjudicator’s potential concerns.   TS/SCI clearance retained.

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Failed to Report Domestic Violence Arrests

Civil servant received a Statement of Reasons after allegedly failing to disclose two (2) previous domestic-related arrests on SF-86.  JAG Defense assisted client to demonstrate that the failure to disclose the first arrest had been unintentional and the second incident had not resulted in arrest.  The Response successfully mitigated potential concerns about client trustworthiness, judgment […]

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