What is the standard for reviewing a sentence for abuse of discretion?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from United States v. Tourloukis, No. 13-790-cr (2nd Cir. 2014):

"We review all sentences using a deferential abuse-of-discretion standard." United States v. Dorvee, 616 F.3d 174, 179 (2d Cir. 2010). Additionally, because Tourloukis did not object to the home confinement condition during sentencing, we review the district court's imposition of that condition for plain error. See United States v. Doe, 741 F.3d 359, 364 (2d Cir. 2013). In reviewing a sentence for procedural unreasonableness, the court considers whether the district court committed a procedural error "such as failing to

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