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Clearance Denials Involving Drug Use on the Rise
Last year, the number of security clearance denials involving illegal drug use increased by 36% from the previous year. Quite a few of the denials involved security clearance holders who mistakenly thought they could partake in marijuana use because it was legal in their state. So far, 2024 is starting
Applicant With Kidnapping Conviction Denied by DOHA
I ran across a rather unusual Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case involving serious criminal conduct occurring in 2007. In most cases, the time elapsed since then would have mitigated the concerns, but in this particular instance, they did not. Here are the highlights of the case. In
My intent was literally curiosity. That’s it. I told them “just to see if I could”. Almost like a puzzle to me. And here’s the kicker….the account was basically empty.…
Yes it is a felony. And unauthorized access is obviously illegal. Which I know that. Which is also why I already disclosed it and got it mitigated. However, the legal…
I agree with your attorney that it shouldn’t happen, but i can tell you from personal experience that it does. Here is the most pertinent question. How did the agency…
I think finding alternative uncleared work for the next 7-10 years may be your best bet. Maybe after no issues for 7-10 years give it another try.