The following excerpt is from U.S.A. v. Juncal, 245 F.3d 166 (2nd Cir. 2000):
abuse of discretion and any findings of fact in connection with that decision for clear error. See United States v. Goodman, 165 F.3d 169, 173 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 874 (1999). Appellant offers two arguments as to why the district court abused its discretion in denying his motion to withdraw his plea. Both arguments essentially challenge the validity of the plea.
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