The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Keranen, 993 F.2d 885 (9th Cir. 1993):
"We review the legality of a criminal sentence, de novo. If the sentence complies with statutory requirements and limits, then we review it for an abuse of discretion." United States v. Snider, 957 F.2d 703, 705 (9th Cir.1992) (per curiam).
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