The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Grice, 319 F.3d 1174 (9th Cir. 2003):
We review a restitution order for abuse of discretion, provided it is within the bounds of the statutory framework. United States v. Rodrigues, 229 F.3d 842, 844 (9th Cir.2000). The legality of an order of restitution is reviewed de novo. Id.
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