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authority type: case
jurisdiction: federal_nationwide
publication status: published_united_states_reports
precedential status: binding
decision or issuance date: 1992-05-18
subsequent history: Official primary source reviewed through 2026-08-25.
negative treatment status: Official primary sources checked through 2026-08-25; comprehensive commercial citator not run.
material limitations: Use only for the bounded proposition and express limitations in the linked module.

Linked modules

Rules 35 and 36 — Sentence Correction, Assistance, Record Error, and Appeals

Wade v. United States

Holding or rule used

In the § 3553(e)/USSG § 5K1.1 posture actually decided, a prosecutor's substantial-assistance filing decision is reviewable for unconstitutional motive or lack of rational relation to a legitimate government end, but assistance allegations alone do not require relief, discovery, or a hearing.

Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition stated here. The exact Rule 35 or 36 posture, circuit law, record, agreement, modification vehicle, appealed order, preservation, and requested relief remain separate where identified.

Official source and pinpoints

504 U.S. 181 (1992), 504 U.S. 185–86: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-504/pdf/USREPORTS-504-181.pdf