False Statement to a Federal Agency Adam was hired by a defense contractor for a position that required a clearance for classified material. He failed to disclose a criminal conviction on a Department of Defense personnel security questionnaire, but admitted that he knew there was false information on the form which he signed.
(a) Did Adam willfully violate any federal law?
(b) If Adam didn't actually realize that the form would be submitted to a federal agency, is that a defense?