Summary
The applicant, a 43-year-old manufacturing specialist, faced security clearance denial due to multiple arrests for alcohol-related offenses, cocaine use, significant child support debt, and falsification of his security clearance application. The judge found no mitigating factors to support the applicant's case, leading to a denial of the security clearance.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), Guideline H (Drug Involvement), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: No to Question 24 (Alcohol/Drug Offenses), when he should have reported the information in 3.a and 3.b.; (5.a). No to Question 26 (Police Record - Other Offenses), when he should have reported the information cited in 1.b.; (5.b). No to Question 27 (Use of Illegal Drugs - Use of Drugs), when he should have reported the information cited in 3.a.; (5.c). No to Question 29 (Drug Activity), when he should have cited the information in 3.b.; (5.d). Applicant is indebted to County C in State B for approximately $36, 758.00 in past due child support (4.a). Applicant consumed alcohol to excess, as cited in 1.a., 1.b., and 1.c (2.a). From about 1994 to at least 1998, Applicant used cocaine; (3.a). Applicant purchased cocaine on approximately ten occasions (3.b). On June 10, 2000, Applicant was arrested in State A and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI); (1.a). On September 23, 1995, Applicant was arrested in State A for Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct/Language/Riot; (1.b). On February 15, 1992, Applicant was arrested in State B for Driving under the Influence (DUI) and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content of more than .08%; (1.c). On August 10, 1989, Applicant was charged in State B with DUI (1.d).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions J1, J2, G1, G5, H1, H2, F2, F3, E2. The decision turned on the following: The applicant had multiple arrests for alcohol-related offenses and drug use; He failed to demonstrate rehabilitation or mitigating circumstances for his conduct; The applicant knowingly falsified information on his security clearance application.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had multiple arrests for alcohol-related offenses and drug use.
- He failed to demonstrate rehabilitation or mitigating circumstances for his conduct.
- The applicant knowingly falsified information on his security clearance application.
Conditions Referenced
- J1raisedAllegations or Admissions of Criminal Conduct
- J2raisedA Single Serious Crime or Multiple Lesser Offenses
- G1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work, Such as Driving While Under the Influence
- G5raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption
- H1raisedAny Drug Abuse
- H2raisedIllegal Drug Possession, Including Purchase
- F2raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- F3raisedUnwillingness or Inability to Satisfy Debts
- E2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts From Any Security Clearance Application
Key Rule Quoted
“An applicant's admission of the information in specific allegations relieves the Government of having to prove those allegations.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJan 24, 2003
- Answer filedFeb 24, 2003Applicant elected for a decision on the written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decision made on the written record.
- Decision dateAug 5, 2003
Cite For
- Denial Based on Multiple Alcohol-related Offenses Under Guideline G
- Denial Due to Drug Use and Falsification of Application Under Guidelines H and E
- Financial Irresponsibility Impacting Security Clearance Under Guideline F