The applicant, Candace Le’i Garcia, was denied security clearance due to drug involvement and substance misuse. She admitted to using marijuana and cocaine while holding a security clearance, which raised significant concerns about her reliability and trustworthiness. Despite expressing remorse and ...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to insufficient evidence to mitigate security concerns related to drug involvement and substance misuse under Guideline H. The applicant admitted to using and cultivating marijuana over several years and expressed intent to continue doing so, which r...

The case involves an applicant seeking a security clearance who was denied due to allegations of drug involvement, specifically the use of marijuana/THC. The applicant admitted to using THC gummies weekly from June 2020 until December 2023, despite holding a security clearance during that time. The ...

The case involves an applicant seeking security clearance who tested positive for THC9 while in the Air Force. The applicant admitted to testing positive but denied intentional drug use, attributing it to accidental ingestion. The judge found against the applicant on allegations of drug involvement ...

The applicant was denied security clearance due to failure to mitigate drug involvement and substance misuse concerns. He admitted to using marijuana daily from 2013 to 2025, despite understanding its implications for security clearance eligibility. The judge found insufficient evidence of rehabilit...

The applicant, a digital strategist, mitigated security concerns related to drug involvement by demonstrating a commitment to abstain from marijuana use and completing therapy. Despite past use of medical marijuana for anxiety and depression, the applicant has not used any marijuana products since J...

The applicant, a 33-year-old man, was denied security clearance due to his illegal use of marijuana, which he admitted to using from 2007 to 2023. Despite ceasing use nearly two years prior, the judge found insufficient evidence of mitigation. The applicant's one-time cocaine use was not deemed a si...

The applicant, a 30-year-old federal contractor, faced security clearance denial due to unresolved concerns under Guidelines H, E, and J. He admitted to marijuana use from 2015 to 2022 and failed to disclose this on his security clearance applications. Additionally, he acknowledged multiple traffic ...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to unresolved concerns regarding criminal conduct and drug involvement. Despite mitigating factors related to personal conduct, the applicant's history of arrests and substance misuse raised significant doubts about his reliability and trustworthines...

The case involves an applicant who admitted to using marijuana three times over fourteen years, with the last use occurring sixteen months prior to the hearing. The applicant demonstrated mitigation through acknowledgment of past drug use, a signed intent to abstain, and completion of drug education...

The case involves an applicant for security clearance who admitted to past drug use but demonstrated efforts to mitigate concerns through self-reporting and negative drug tests. The administrative judge found the applicant's actions consistent with national security interests, leading to a favorable...

The case involves an applicant for security clearance who admitted to past drug use, including marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, and cocaine. The administrative judge found that the applicant had taken steps to mitigate security concerns, including providing signed statements of intent to abstai...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to unresolved drug involvement and substance misuse concerns. Despite admitting to marijuana use from 1986 to September 2023, the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient mitigation of these concerns. The administrative judge concluded that the app...

The Department of Defense denied the applicant a security clearance due to drug involvement under Guideline H. The applicant admitted to using marijuana between September 2013 and October 2023. Despite some mitigating factors, the judge found insufficient evidence of a long-term abstinence pattern. ...

The applicant, seeking a security clearance, faced allegations of drug involvement and personal conduct issues. He admitted to past marijuana use but denied recent use on security clearance applications. The administrative judge found his conduct raised significant concerns about his reliability and...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate security concerns related to drug involvement and criminal conduct. The applicant admitted to using various illegal substances, including marijuana, cocaine, and psilocybin mushrooms, even after being aware of his employer's ze...

The applicant mitigated security concerns related to drug involvement and criminal conduct. She admitted to past drug use but has maintained a drug-free lifestyle since December 2022. The applicant's positive work history, supportive testimonies, and commitment to rehabilitation contributed to the f...

The applicant, who is 44 years old, admitted to using marijuana from April 2021 to December 2023 for managing PTSD anxiety, following medical advice. Despite his claims of legality under state law, the administrative judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate security concerns under Guideline...

The applicant, a 22-year-old engineer, mitigated concerns regarding drug involvement and substance misuse, specifically marijuana use. He admitted to past use but demonstrated significant personal growth and commitment to abstaining from drugs. The administrative judge found the applicant's testimon...

The applicant's eligibility for a public trust position was denied due to concerns regarding drug involvement, personal conduct, and financial considerations. The applicant admitted to falsifying information on an e-QIP regarding drug use but denied allegations related to tax filings. The judge conc...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns related to drug involvement, criminal conduct, and personal conduct. The applicant admitted to using various illegal substances, including LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, cocaine, and marijuana, while holding a security cle...

The case involves security concerns regarding the applicant's drug involvement and personal conduct. The applicant admitted to using marijuana and cocaine, misusing Adderall, and selling prescription medication. Despite efforts to demonstrate rehabilitation, the administrative judge denied the secur...

The case involves an applicant seeking security clearance who faced allegations under Guidelines F, H, and E. The applicant admitted to several financial issues and marijuana use but demonstrated efforts to resolve debts and expressed willingness to abstain from drug use. The Administrative Judge co...

The applicant, seeking a security clearance, faced allegations of drug involvement under Guideline H. She admitted to infrequent marijuana use but demonstrated understanding of legal implications and compliance with federal law. The administrative judge found her actions mitigated the security conce...

The case involves an applicant for security clearance who admitted to extensive marijuana use and purchases over a significant period. The administrative judge found that the applicant's drug involvement raised security concerns that were not mitigated by his intent to abstain. Consequently, eligibi...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns under Guidelines H (Drug Involvement), J (Criminal Conduct), and E (Personal Conduct). The applicant admitted to using marijuana while holding a sensitive position and had a history of criminal conduct, including arres...

The applicant, a 41-year-old software engineer, successfully mitigated security concerns related to drug involvement, criminal conduct, and personal conduct. He admitted to past drug use and criminal behavior but demonstrated significant rehabilitation and positive changes in his life since 2012. Th...

The applicant contested the Department of Defense's intent to deny his security clearance due to drug involvement and substance misuse. He admitted to using and purchasing marijuana over several years but claimed to have ceased use in January 2024. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitiga...

The case involves an applicant seeking a security clearance who has a long history of illegal drug use, including cocaine and psilocybin mushrooms. The administrative judge found that the applicant's conduct demonstrated poor judgment and unreliability, leading to the denial of security clearance el...

The applicant, a 23-year-old seeking a security clearance, faced allegations under Guideline H for drug involvement and Guideline E for personal conduct. She failed to disclose a failed drug test during an interview, leading to a denial of her clearance. The judge found her conduct demonstrated imma...

The applicant was denied security clearance due to unresolved issues related to criminal conduct, personal conduct, and drug involvement. Key allegations included a 2021 conviction for threat of violence, falsification of information on security questionnaires, and a history of marijuana use. The ap...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns regarding drug involvement and substance misuse under Guideline H. The applicant admitted to using marijuana from July 2017 to September 2024 and expressed intent to continue its use, which raised significant reliabili...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to ongoing marijuana use, which was deemed a significant security concern under Guideline H. Despite admitting to some allegations, the applicant's intent to continue using marijuana and lack of evidence for rehabilitation led to the unfavorable deci...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns under Guidelines J (Criminal Conduct), H (Drug Involvement), and E (Personal Conduct). The applicant admitted to multiple criminal offenses, including drug use and a history of poor judgment, which raised significant d...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns under Guideline H regarding drug involvement and substance misuse. The applicant admitted to using marijuana, mushrooms, and cocaine over several years, with the last use occurring in February 2023. Despite attempts to...

The case involves security concerns under Guideline H regarding the applicant's drug involvement. The applicant admitted to using marijuana frequently and tested positive for drug involvement. Despite attempts to mitigate the concerns, the administrative judge concluded that the applicant did not de...

The applicant was denied security clearance due to failure to mitigate concerns related to alcohol consumption, drug involvement, and psychological conditions. Despite admitting to the allegations, the applicant's history of substance abuse and mental health issues raised significant doubts about hi...

The Department of Defense denied the applicant a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline H (Drug Involvement) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct). The applicant admitted to some drug use but denied allegations of concealment. The judge found against the applicant on all concerns, leading t...

The applicant, a 30-year-old defense contractor employee, faced allegations of financial issues and drug involvement. While she partially admitted to accumulating over $42,000 in delinquent debts, she denied the full amount of one debt. She admitted to using marijuana and working at a dispensary but...

The applicant, who has a history of alcohol and drug-related incidents, successfully mitigated concerns regarding alcohol consumption, drug involvement, and criminal conduct. The administrative judge granted eligibility for access to classified information, citing the applicant's significant lifesty...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns regarding drug involvement and criminal conduct. The applicant tested positive for cocaine on two occasions while serving in a sensitive position and received non-judicial punishment for wrongful use of cocaine. The ad...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to a history of drug involvement and criminal conduct, including multiple arrests for drug-related offenses and a recent incident of fleeing from police. Despite some admissions and evidence of personal growth, the applicant failed to mitigate the se...

The applicant was denied national security eligibility due to failure to mitigate security concerns related to past drug involvement, specifically marijuana and ecstasy use while holding a sensitive position. Despite admitting to some allegations, the applicant's explanations were insufficient to al...

The case involves Marissa L. Lachman, who applied for a security clearance but was denied due to concerns regarding drug involvement and personal conduct. The applicant admitted to using marijuana during a period when she held a sensitive position and provided false information in her security quest...

The applicant was denied security clearance due to past drug involvement, specifically marijuana use while holding a sensitive position. Although he admitted to using marijuana, he contested the extent of his use during certain periods. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate the secur...

The applicant, a 25-year-old defense contractor employee, was denied security clearance due to drug involvement and substance abuse concerns. He admitted to using THC while in a sensitive position, raising security concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness. Despite his claims of intent to a...

The applicant, a 31-year-old defense contractor employee, faced allegations of financial difficulties, drug involvement, alcohol consumption, and personal conduct issues. He admitted to significant debts and a history of substance misuse, including marijuana and cocaine use, leading to a positive dr...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns under Guideline H regarding drug involvement. The applicant admitted to using marijuana during two periods, including while holding a security clearance. Despite some evidence of rehabilitation, the judge found insuffi...

The applicant's security clearance was denied due to failure to mitigate concerns regarding drug involvement and substance misuse, particularly marijuana use. Despite admitting to past drug use, the applicant's recent marijuana use raised questions about reliability and compliance with laws. The jud...

The applicant mitigated security concerns under Guideline H regarding past marijuana use. The administrative judge granted eligibility for access to classified information, citing the applicant's sincere acknowledgment of drug use, a pattern of abstinence, and a negative drug test. The applicant's u...