What is the test for "deferential abuse of discretion" in sentencing decisions at the Court of Appeal?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Goffer, Docket No. 11-3591-cr(L) (2nd Cir. 2013):

Goffer and Drimal challenge the substantive and procedural reasonableness of their sentences. The role of appellate courts in sentencing is important but limited. "We review the work of district courts under a 'deferential abuse-of-discretion standard.'" United States v. Cavera, 550 F.3d 180, 189 (2d Cir. 2008) (en banc) (quoting Gall v. United States, 552 U.S. 38, 41 (2007)).

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