In Wade v. United States, the United States Supreme Court held that a prosecutor's decision not to file a motion for a reduction of sentence based on a defendant's substantial assistance to the government is reviewable by district courts. While Justice Souter, writing for the majority, does potentially put a cap on prosecutorial discretion in this area, he fails to clear up much of the confusion that had been accumulating in the lower courts. This Note explains the lack of clear standards set forth by the Wade decision and the possible dangers that accompany this ambiguity. Finally, this Note predicts the impact Wade is likely to have both on future courts facing similar issues and on the role of prosecutors and defendants in the plea-bargaining arena. Footnotes