Department Releases Intake and Charging Policy for Computer Crime Matters

Citation
U.S. Attorney General, Department Releases Intake and Charging Policy for Computer Crime Matters {Oct. 25, 2016) (full-text).

Overview
In the course of litigation, DOJ released the policy under which it chooses whether to bring charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. As set forth in the memorandum, prosecutors must consider a number of factors to ensure that charges are brought only in cases that serve a substantial federal interest.