Is a federal court's sentencing decision for abuse reviewed for abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Moore, 880 F.2d 416 (9th Cir. 1989):
A district court's sentencing decision is reviewed for an abuse of discretion. United States v. Meyers, 847 F.2d 1408, 1416 (9th Cir.1988). A sentence which falls within statutory limits is ordinarily not reviewable unless constitutional concerns exist. Id.
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