The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Bines, 112 F.3d 517 (9th Cir. 1997):
The Double Jeopardy Clause affords protection against subsequent prosecutions after acquittal or conviction, and protects against multiple punishments for the same crime. See United States v. Scarano, 76 F.3d 1471, 1474 (9th Cir.1996). "The court, at the time of sentencing, shall state in open court its reasons for imposing a particular sentence." See 18 U.S.C. 3553(c) (Supp.1997). We review for abuse of discretion the district court's decision on a 18 U.S.C. 3582 motion. See United States v. Townsend, 98 F.3d 510, 512 (9th Cir.1996).
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