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ISCR Case 24-00502

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Case Profile
Decision Date5/6/2025
Statusgranted
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Judge: Roger C. Wesley
Government Counsel: William H. Miller
Applicant's Counsel: Allen V. Edmunds
Case Summary
The applicant in this case was a 33-year-old civilian employee of a defense contractor seeking to retain his security clearance. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) citing concerns under the alcohol consumption and personal conduct guidelines. The allegations included multiple alcohol-related offenses, such as DUI charges, public intoxication, and a history of disorderly conduct, which raised questions about the applicant's reliability and trustworthiness.
During the proceedings, the applicant admitted to all allegations in the SOR but did not provide further explanations. He detailed a history of alcohol-related incidents from 2013 to 2018, including convictions and participation in a pre-trial diversion program that required attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. The applicant asserted that he had not incurred any alcohol-related offenses since November 2018 and described his current drinking habits as moderate. He also provided character references that attested to his maturity and reliability.
The administrative judge ruled in favor of the applicant, concluding that he had successfully mitigated the concerns regarding his alcohol consumption. The judge noted the applicant's completion of the AA program, his absence of recent alcohol-related incidents, and the positive endorsements from colleagues, which collectively indicated a change in behavior and a commitment to responsible drinking. As a result, the applicant was granted eligibility for access to classified information.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline EPersonal Conduct · For Applicant
- Guideline GAlcohol Consumption · For Applicant
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 24-00502

grantedMay 6, 2025· Hon. Roger C. Wesley· hearing

Summary

A 33-year-old aircraft mechanic with a history of alcohol-related offenses was granted a security clearance, despite concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The Statement of Reasons detailed multiple incidents, including a June 2011 hit-and-run, a May 2013 conviction for drunk and disorderly conduct under Article 134 of the UCMJ, and a separate May 2013 DUI conviction resulting in house arrest and probation.

Further allegations included a December 2016 charge of Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence with a BAC of .16% or more, an August 2017 arrest in Japan for suspected public intoxication, and a November 2018 Driving While Under the Influence charge that led to a pre-trial diversion program. These incidents raised disqualifying conditions related to personal conduct and alcohol consumption.

However, the applicant admitted to all allegations and demonstrated significant progress in managing alcohol consumption since 2018, with no alcohol-related offenses occurring since November 2018. The applicant's commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous and support from his church were considered mitigating factors, indicating rehabilitation and responsible drinking behavior. Consequently, eligibility for access to classified information was granted.

Why the Applicant Prevailed

The applicant admitted to all allegations and showed significant progress in managing alcohol consumption since 2018.
No alcohol-related offenses occurred since November 2018, indicating responsible drinking behavior.
The applicant's commitment to Alcoholics Anonymous and support from his church demonstrated rehabilitation.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

DC ¶ 22(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
DC ¶ 22(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol

Mitigating

MC ¶ 23(a)appliedTime Passed or Infrequent Behavior Unlikely to Recur
MC ¶ 23(b)appliedAcknowledgment of Alcohol Use and Evidence of Actions Taken to Overcome It
MC ¶ 17(c)appliedOffense Is Minor or Unlikely to Recur

Key Rule Quoted

“Eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted "upon a finding that it is clearly consistent with the national interest to do so."”
— Exec. Or. 10865

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedJul 29, 2024
Answer filedJul 30, 2024
Hearing heldJan 14, 2025via Teams Conference Services
Decision dateMay 6, 2025

Cite For

Mitigation of Alcohol Consumption Concerns Under Guideline G
Whole-person Assessment in Security Clearance Decisions
Demonstrated Rehabilitation and Responsible Behavior After Multiple Alcohol-related Incidents

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Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline E (Personal Conduct) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: HearingDecided: granted

The judge found that the applicant's personal conduct concerns, specifically related to a hit-and-run incident, were mitigated. The applicant admitted to the allegations and demonstrated a commitment to responsible behavior following previous alcohol-related incidents. The outcome was favorable for the applicant, granting eligibility for access to classified information.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Conduct	Concealed Issue	Response	Disqualifying (¶16)	Mitigating applied (¶17)	Mitigation
2.a	Applicant’s arrests and charges covered by SOR ¶ 1.a were cross-alleged under Guideline E	For Applicant	Pattern of Dishonesty or Rule Violations	—	Admitted	—	—	—
2.b	Applicant was charged in June 2011 with Hit and run-Vehicle-Property after he hit two brick pillars on his way home at approximately 3:00 AM and subsequently granted a civil compromise with dismissed charges	For Applicant	Rules Violation at Workplace	—	Admitted	—	—	—

Descriptive standardized rendering of a decided public case (Guideline E). The verbatim source decision is shown in full below.

Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: HearingDecided: grantedTREATMENT COMPLETED · FAVORABLE

The judge found that the applicant had multiple alcohol-related incidents, including DUI and public intoxication, but ultimately ruled in favor of the applicant under Guideline G. The applicant demonstrated rehabilitation through participation in Alcoholics Anonymous and has not incurred any alcohol-related offenses since November 2018.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Incident	Response	Disqualifying (¶22)	Mitigating applied (¶23)	Mitigation
1.a	charged in May 2013 under Article 134 of the UCMJ for drunk and disorderly conduct and convicted of the same	For Applicant	Alcohol Related Arrest	Admitted	—	—	—
1.b	charged in May 2013 with a separate alcohol-related offense with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), was convicted, and sentenced to 30 days of house arrest and one year of probation	For Applicant	DUI or DWI Alcohol	Admitted	—	—	—
1.c	charged in December 2016 with Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence (ADWUI) with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of .16 per cent or More	For Applicant	DUI or DWI Alcohol	Admitted	—	—	—
1.d	arrested in Japan in August 2017 for a charge believed to have been public intoxication after consuming alcohol and walking down a public street naked	For Applicant	Public Intoxication	Admitted	—	—	—
1.e	charged in November 2018 with Driving While Under the Influence (DWI) and placed in a pre-trial diversion program for one year	For Applicant	DUI or DWI Alcohol	Admitted	—	—	—

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