legal risks from interview/application?

[qwerty]

I've read conflicting things about what happens with "admissions" during the interview process.  Two people have said that the NSA has turned their cases over to the FBI based on what was said during an interview, and the SF-86 states that information about a non-drug crime can be released to the appropriate authorities.  However, some people seem to have passed and been hired after admitting fairly criminal acts.

Any input on what the other agencies (CIA, DIA, etc.) can and will do with self-incriminating evidence which may come out during the interview process? Can/will "admissions" from an interview be used in court?

         -mildly paranoid applicant

[Ruckover]

You have to sign a form indicating that you understand that any admission of having committed ANY crime can be reported to the appropriate authorities.  That said, it is AMAZING what they are willing to overlook.  If stole something a few years ago of modest value, or dig drugs a few years ago, or vandalized something moderately, for example, I don't think you'd have anything to worry about.  If you sold drugs (which by itself is cause for rejection), sexually assaulted someone, or viewed child pornagraphy, I'd recommend you not proceed.