DOJ-OGR-00003323.pdf

--- Page 1 --- **Document Header** * **Case Number:** Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE * **Document Number:** Document 204-3 * **Filed Date:** Filed 04/16/21 * **Page Number:** Page 147 of 348 **Text Content** * The text is divided into two main sections: + **Section 1:** A paragraph discussing the decision to commence or decline federal prosecution, considering factors such as admissible evidence and the prosecution's interest. + **Section 2:** A list of considerations for determining whether a substantial federal interest would be served by initiating prosecution against a person, including: - Federal law enforcement priorities - The nature and seriousness of the offense - The deterrent effect of prosecution - The person's culpability in connection with the offense - The person's history with respect to criminal activity - The person's willingness to cooperate in the investigation or prosecution of others - The probable sentence or other consequences if the person is convicted **Footers** * **Page Number:** Page 147 of 348 **Comment** * A comment to this provision directs the prosecutor to consider carefully the extent to which a federal prosecution would be consistent with established federal prosecutorial priorities. **End of Document** * **End of Page:** The end of page 147.