Summary
A 27-year-old analyst was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The applicant's history included multiple alcohol-related incidents resulting in arrests and convictions.
Specifically, the applicant faced charges including obstruction of justice (misdemeanor), maliciously wounding or injuring his father (Class 3 felony), three counts of assault (misdemeanors), and one count of assault upon a police officer (Class 6 felony). Additionally, the applicant was arrested for public intoxication and cruelty to animals during Mardi Gras, though the disposition of these charges is uncertain. A separate incident at a pancake house led to charges of assault and battery and drunk in public, with a conviction for assault and battery.
While the applicant showed some reduction in alcohol consumption since college, the decision concluded that there was insufficient evidence of successful rehabilitation and reform. The denial was based on the applicant's history of excessive alcohol consumption and three alcohol-related criminal convictions.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of excessive alcohol consumption and three alcohol-related criminal incidents leading to convictions.
- The applicant failed to provide clear evidence of successful rehabilitation and reform despite some reduction in alcohol consumption.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A10.1.2.1raisedCriminal Conduct
- E2.A10.1.2.2raisedMultiple Lesser Offenses
- E2.A10.1.3.1rejectedNot RecentThe applicant's last arrest occurred in September 2002, which is not considered 'not recent.'
- E2.A10.1.3.2rejectedIsolated IncidentThe applicant's three arrests during a 19-month period cannot be viewed as an 'isolated incident.'
- E2.A10.1.3.6rejectedSuccessful RehabilitationThe evidence of rehabilitation was not strong enough to establish clear evidence of successful reform.
Key Rule Quoted
“"The only purpose of a security-clearance decision is to decide if it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue a security clearance for an applicant."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMay 3, 2004
- Answer filedMay 27, 2004Applicant admitted all factual allegations.
- Hearing heldSep 15, 2004Applicant appeared pro se.
- Decision dateFeb 24, 2005
Cite For
- Denial Based on a History of Criminal Conduct Under Guideline J
- Denial Due to Excessive Alcohol Consumption Under Guideline G
- Insufficient Evidence of Rehabilitation Despite Reduced Alcohol Use