Summary
A 47-year-old electrical engineer was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of excessive alcohol consumption, multiple criminal arrests, and false official statements made on his security clearance application.
Specifically, the applicant was arrested for DWI in 1995 with a .20 percent breathalyzer reading, leading to a conviction, probation, and a fine. He faced additional alcohol-related driving arrests in December 1999 and two months later for DUI. Furthermore, the applicant was arrested and convicted for Possession of Marijuana in January 1990. The judge noted a demonstrated history of drinking to excess and a lack of significant reform.
The applicant also knowingly provided false information on his October 19, 1998, SF86 form, failing to disclose the 1995 DWI conviction and the 1990 drug-related arrest. The judge concluded that the applicant's past behavior, including the false statements and continued alcohol consumption without credible evidence of rehabilitation, raised significant doubts about his reliability and judgment.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had multiple alcohol-related arrests indicating excessive alcohol consumption.
- The applicant knowingly provided false information on his SF86 regarding past arrests and convictions.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate credible evidence of rehabilitation or reform regarding his alcohol consumption.
Conditions Referenced
- G.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work, Such as Driving While Under the Influence, Fighting, Child or Spouse Abuse, or Other Criminal Incidents Related to Alcohol Use
- E.2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts From Any Personnel Security Questionnaire
- E.4raisedPersonal Conduct or Concealment of Information That Increases an Individual's Vulnerability to Coercion, Exploitation or Duress
- J.1raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt as to whether access to classified information is clearly consistent with national security will be resolved in favor of the national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedAug 20, 2002
- Answer filedSep 13, 2002notarized response through counsel
- Hearing heldJan 22, 2003initially scheduled for December 19, 2002, but continued
- Decision dateMay 15, 2003
Cite For
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption as a Disqualifying Factor Under Guideline G
- False Official Statements Impacting Personal Conduct Under Guideline E
- Criminal Conduct Affecting Security Clearance Eligibility Under Guideline J