Well then quit doing so and then saying you're not... Originally Posted by WTFI can't speak for the D.C. prosecutions, but ...
....typically local/state/federal LE clear arrests with their oversight prosecution intake assistant who is assigned by the prosecutorial agency to make recommendations as to "yes" or "no" and what charge with which to specifically "book" them at the time of arrest, and depending upon the prosecutorial agency policy state a bond amount.
....since making the original statement I have examined documents regarding D.C. policies and procedures and concluded they have "intake" assistants tasked with just such decisions.
I can't speak for the D.C. prosecutions, though!