What is the test for denying a motion for a reduction in a sentence for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Al Kassar, 20-2825-cr (2nd Cir. 2021):
We "review the denial of a motion for a discretionary sentence reduction for abuse of discretion." United States v. Holloway, 956 F.3d 660, 664 (2d Cir. 2020). "[O]nce we are sure that the sentence resulted from the reasoned exercise of discretion, we must defer heavily to the expertise of district judges." United States v. Cavera, 550 F.3d 180, 193 (2d Cir. 2008).
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