ATF Referrals Not Prosecuted by Disposition Reason 2008

Federal Judicial District = U.S.

ItemCountPercent
Total 4,252 100.0
Weak or insufficient admissible evidence 1,066 25.1
Suspect to be prosecuted by other authorities 984 23.1
Lack of evidence of criminal intent 554 13.0
Agency request 277 6.5
Office policy/Dept policy 262 6.2
Minimal federal interest or no deterrent value 181 4.3
Suspect being prosecuted on other charges (e.g., UFAPs) 156 3.7
No federal offense evident 121 2.8
Lack of investigative or prosecutive resources 106 2.5
Declined per instructions from DOJ 19 0.4
Civil, admin or other disciplinary alternatives 8 0.2
All other 518 12.2


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