# Justice Manual § 9-16.040: Plea Bargains in Fraud Cases

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-16.040
- **Heading:** Plea Bargains in Fraud Cases
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-16.000 - Pleas - Federal Rule Of Criminal Procedure 11 / Justice Manual § 9-16.040

## Text

When possible, United States Attorneys should require an explicit stipulation of all facts of a defendant's fraud against the United States when agreeing to a plea bargain, including acknowledgement of the financial consequences or damages to the government. A good example of this approach and its usefulness in ensuing civil litigation may be found in
United States v. Podell
, 436 F. Supp. 1039, 1042-1044 (S.D.N.Y. 1977),
aff'd
572 F.2d 31, 36 (2d Cir. 1978). Concerning such pleas, USAs should also be aware of
JM 9-2.159
;
9-27.641
(Multi-District (global) Agreement Requests);
9-42.010
(Coordination of Civil and Criminal Fraud Against the Government);
9-42.451
(Plea Bargaining in Medicare/Medicaid Cases); and
9-16.030
(Investigative Agency and Victim to be Consulted).

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-16.001 Legal Considerations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.001.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.010 Approval Required for Consent to Plea of Nolo Contendere](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.010.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.015 Approval Required for Consent to Alford Plea](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.015.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.020 Approval Required for Plea Agreements Involving Members of Congress, Federal Judges, Extradition, Deportation, and Air Piracy Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.020.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.030 Investigative Agency and Victim to be Consulted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.030.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.040 Plea Bargains in Fraud Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.040.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.050 Pleas by Corporations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.050.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.060 Miscellaneous Sections Requiring Consultation or Approval of Plea Agreements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.060.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.110 Plea Negotiations with Public Officials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.110.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.300 Plea Agreements—Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(e)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.320 Plea Agreements and Restitution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.320.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.325 Guidelines and Limitations for Agreements Involving Payments to Non-Governmental Third Parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.325.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.330 Plea Agreements and Waivers of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.330.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-16.500 Identifying Uncharged Third-Parties During Plea and Sentencing Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-16.500.md)

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