Many people rely on their security clearance to maintain employment and professional licenses. The process of obtaining security clearance can be grueling, and losing that status based on a Maryland DUI conviction can be devastating.

Every company is different in the way the handle security clearance. Some companies revoke security clearance simply based on a charge or arrest. In these cases, whether a person is convicted or not makes no difference. Others only revoke a clearance if a person is convicted or enters a plea of guilty.

In certain circumstances, even if a person is found guilty or enters a plea of guilt, they still may be able to maintain a clean record with a disposition called Probation Before Judgment (PBJ). This allows the judge to withhold a finding of guilt at sentencing and make the charge eligible for expungment after certain conditions are met. Many employers do not revoke security clearance if a person received a PBJ and the case can be or has already been expunged.

Our attorneys will help you sort through your particular circumstances to determine if your security clearance is in jeopardy and the best course of action to assure it remains intact if possible.