Security Clearance Defense • Statement of Reasons • Worldwide How DCSA Releases Security Clearance Records (And Why It Matters for Your SOR Response) When responding to a Statement of Reasons (SOR), clearance holders are often told they have already received the “pertinent documents.” In practice, many critical records are still pending—because DCSA releases clearance records […]
Kratom Is Now Explicitly Prohibited for Sailors and Marines (ALNAV 003/26) — And Why “Delta-8” Cases May Shift from Article 92, UCMJ to Article 112a, UCMJ General information only, not legal advice. If you’re facing NJP, admin separation, or a security-clearance/credential impact, get individualized counsel early. Key Takeaways ALNAV 003/26 is a punitive, service-wide order
If You Are Under Investigation, Assume Your Communications Are Being Monitored One of the most common—and most damaging—mistakes people make when they learn they are under investigation is assuming their calls, texts, emails, or messages remain private until law enforcement formally contacts them. That assumption is usually wrong. Whether the criminal investigation is criminal, federal,
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Military Positive Drug Tests and NICS Firearm Prohibitions: What Service Members Need to Know When a service member tests positive on a military urinalysis—whether THC, Delta-8 THC, or any other controlled substance—the consequences extend far beyond military discipline. A confirmed positive drug test is reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), resulting
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Security Clearance Lawyer for DOHA ISCR Cases – Responding to a Statement of Reasons (SOR) Contractors holding or seeking a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance face one of the most critical steps in the clearance adjudication process when they receive a Statement of Reasons (SOR) from the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA).
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Why Hiring a Security Clearance Lawyer with a Military Background Matters When your security clearance—and in many cases your career—hangs in the balance, choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make. Whether you are an active-duty service member, federal employee, or defense contractor, your clearance determines where you can
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NJP Appeals: When Command Punishment Goes Too Far Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) is often treated as “minor discipline,” but the consequences can be career-altering—loss of rank, pay, liberty, and long-term impacts on evaluations and advancement. The good news is that NJP appeals can be highly effective when the command gets the process wrong or the punishment
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Marijuana Rescheduling to Schedule III and Security Clearances: What Changes — and What Doesn’t Last updated: December 2025 There’s been a major headline in federal drug policy: the President has announced a push to move marijuana toward Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Many people immediately ask the same question: “Does this mean marijuana
No “Reasonable Mistake of Age” Defense in Florida: Why Dating Apps Can Create Serious Criminal Risk In Florida, there is a harsh legal reality that many people do not realize until it is too late: there is no “reasonable mistake of fact as to age” defense for sex offenses involving minors. If someone under 16
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Merchant Mariner Credential Defense Merchant Mariner Credential Denied for an Old Sex Offense Conviction: What the Law Now Says & How to Fight Back When the U.S. Coast Guard denies a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), it can instantly end a maritime career. In recent years, these denials have increased sharply—especially for mariners with decades-old criminal
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