What is the test for dismissing an indictment based on a interpretation of the federal criminal code?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. O'Donnell, No. 09-50296 (9th Cir. 6/14/2010), No. 09-50296. (9th Cir. 2010):

"We review de novo a district court's decision to dismiss an indictment based on an interpretation of a federal statute." United States v. Marks, 379 F.3d 1114, 1116 (9th Cir. 2004).

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