U.S. Attorney’s Manual - Title 9, Criminal Division
Prosecutor’s Role in Sentencing - §§ 9-27.710 to 9.27.760
Selecting Charges - §§ 9-27.300 and 9-27.320
Plea Agreements - §§ 9-27.400 to 9-27.450
Department of Justice Memos
Department Policy on Charging and Sentencing, Attorney General Holder, May 29, 2010
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