The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Barth, 2 F.3d 1158 (9th Cir. 1993):
We review for abuse of discretion a district court's decision whether to order a presentence study under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 3552(b). See 18 U.S.C. Sec. 3553(b); see also United States v. Robinson, 967 F.2d 287, 291 (9th Cir.1992) (district court's denial of motion for a continuance of trial is reviewed for abuse of discretion). We review findings of fact underlying a sentencing determination for clear error. United States v. Upshaw, 918 F.2d 789, 791 (9th Cir.1990), cert. denied, 111 S.Ct. 1335 (1991).
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