GUIDELINE E: Personal Conduct Archives - JAG Defense

Security Clearance Retained Despite Repeated Drug Use

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:47:58 +0000

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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Allegations of Wire Fraud Mitigated for AF SSgt

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:55:39 +0000

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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Clearance Retained Despite Debt Collections

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:54:32 +0000

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

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:52:08 +0000

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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Clearance Retained After Being Fired from Job

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:49:53 +0000

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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4 Guidelines Alleged in SOR, Clearance Retained

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:47:48 +0000

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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Naval Officer Mitigates Significant Debt

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:46:13 +0000

Pacific: Naval Officer received a Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging financial considerations for significant financial debt and failure to disclose them on the SF-86. JAG Defense assisted with SOR Response and successfully demonstrated that disclosures of the debt had been previously made and mitigated concerns the adjudicators had with the debt. Clearance retained.

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Clearance Retained Despite Admitted Drug Use

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:44:42 +0000

Midwest: Government Contractor received Statement of Reasons (SOR) alleging illegal drug use while possessing a security clearance. Client opted to submit a response in lieu of requesting a hearing before an Administrative Judge. JAG Defense mitigated concerns adjudicators had with prior drug use while possessing a clearance and successfully had the SOR withdrawn. Clearance retained.

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TS/SCI Clearance Saved for Civilian Employee

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:42:43 +0000

Mid-Atlantic: Civilian Operations Officer received a Supplemental Information Request (SIR) regarding alleged contact with foreign nationals while on deployments and failure to disclose change in marital status. JAG Defense successfully mitigated adjudicator’s concerns in SIR Response and client was able to retain his TS/SCI clearance.

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Drug Use While Holding a Clearance

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 21:44:05 +0000

WEST: Department of Energy contractor received Summary of Security Concerns regarding self-disclosed drug usage while holding a clearance. JAG Defense assisted client in preparing a response and representing contractor at a hearing where concerns regarding experimental drug use in a state with legalized marijuana were mitigated. Security Clearance retained.

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