What is the test for a motion to set aside a sentence in a federal criminal case?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Mathews, 833 F.2d 161 (9th Cir. 1987):
This court reviews de novo both challenges to federal jurisdiction, see United States v. Hill, 719 F.2d 1402, 1404 (9th Cir.1983), and ruling on a motion to set aside a sentence. See United States v. Quan, 789 F.2d 711, 713 (9th Cir.), cert. dismissed, --- U.S. ----, 107 S.Ct. 16, 92 L.Ed.2d 770 (1986).
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