In contrast, federal principles allow a government prosecutor to consider noncriminal sanctions even in response to serious activity. In light of this difference, an English police officer would probably not agree that the deterrent effect of prosecution or the culpability of the suspect in relation to the offense are matters which he should take into account. before deciding whether to prosecute. He would hand that responsibility over to the judge for consideration when making a decision. When deciding whether to pursue criminal charges, a prosecutor must balance two competing responsibilities. It must vigorously pursue individuals reasonably suspected of significant criminal activity, but must avoid harassing or disturbing innocent citizens. In weighing these factors, he is forced to look beyond the immediate problem of winning a case and instead consider the fair and efficient administration of criminal justice. There is too much pressure on the criminal justice system because it is supposed to solve society. -Ty's ills. One of the greatest challenges facing the criminal justice system is the need to balance the rights of accused criminals with society's interest in imposing sanctions on those convicted of