In Washington, D.C., only 1.7% of people arrested for carrying a pistol without a license were sentenced to prison

D.C. Sentencing Commission analyzed arrest and sentencing trends in the District’s Superior Court for carrying a pistol without a license.

Only 97 of the 5,558 adult arrests that contained at least one charge ended up in prison.

Mayor Muriel Bowser touts a 35% drop in violent crime in 2024 compared to 2023 .

D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office is woefully understaffed when it comes to in-house investigators.

Only 2,218 cases ( 39.9% ) of the 5,558 arrests resulted in a conviction for any criminal offense.

Stimson: Cases fall apart even after charges are filed.