This Is an Issue Paper for AP Politics Dealing with an Issue That Would Change Policy of the Plea Bargaining System

"New Plea Bargain Limits Could Swamp Courts, Experts Say" pg. A6
By Adam Liptak and Eric Lichtblau
The New York Times 9/24/03
On September 22nd, Attorney General John Ashcroft introduced a new set of rules that would serve to change the use of plea bargains. In contrast to the previous guidelines where prosecutors were given more responsibilities in determining charges, this new directive would limit the use of plea bargains. Ashcroft believes that this new directive will make the rulings of prosecutions more consistent overall. …