Security Clearance news
Time Alone does not Mitigate a Long History of Criminal Conduct
The adjudicative guidelines use mitigating factors in making security clearance determinations. One of those factors is the amount of time elapsed since the conduct occurred. In rare instances even administrative judges get it wrong in applying mitigating factors, which is exactly what happened in a security clearance appeal last month. The Defense
Scams Artists from China Target Unwitting Security Clearance Applicants
I have noticed an uptick in the number of Defense Office of Hearing an Appeals (DOHA) cases involving security clearance applicants who unwittingly fell for scams involving foreign nationals from China. How does this happen? Here are two actual DOHA case scenarios: This security clearance applicant meets a Chinese woman online in
My intent was literally curiosity. That’s it. I told them “just to see if I could”. Almost like a puzzle to me. And here’s the kicker….the account was basically empty.…
Yes it is a felony. And unauthorized access is obviously illegal. Which I know that. Which is also why I already disclosed it and got it mitigated. However, the legal…
I agree with your attorney that it shouldn’t happen, but i can tell you from personal experience that it does. Here is the most pertinent question. How did the agency…
I think finding alternative uncleared work for the next 7-10 years may be your best bet. Maybe after no issues for 7-10 years give it another try.