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Death Penalty for Controlled Substances Offenses

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-100.000 - The Controlled Substances Act › Justice Manual § 9-100.030

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The death penalty shall not be sought without prior written authorization of the Attorney General. See the

JM 9-10.000

for Department guidelines regarding the death penalty.

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