What is the effect of the federal district court's interpretation and application of the sentencing guidelines?
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The following excerpt is from U.S.A. v. Luca, 183 F.3d 1018 (9th Cir. 1999):
This court reviews de novo the district court's interpretation and application of the sentencing guidelines. See United States v. Shrestha, 86 F.3d 935, 938 (9th Cir. 1996). Findings of fact regarding the application of the sentencing guidelines are reviewed for clear error. See United States v. Mares-Molina, 913 F.2d 770, 772 (9th Cir.1990).
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