ATF Referrals Not Prosecuted by Disposition Reason 2007

Federal Judicial District = U.S.

ItemCountPercent
Total 4,387 100.0
Weak or insufficient admissible evidence 1,075 24.5
Suspect to be prosecuted by other authorities 1,042 23.8
Lack of evidence of criminal intent 592 13.5
Agency request 282 6.4
Office policy/Dept policy 229 5.2
Minimal federal interest or no deterrent value 211 4.8
No federal offense evident 164 3.7
Lack of investigative or prosecutive resources 145 3.3
Suspect being prosecuted on other charges (e.g., UFAPs) 103 2.3
Civil, admin or other disciplinary alternatives 6 0.1
Declined per instructions from DOJ 6 0.1
All other 532 12.1


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