What is the test for abuse of discretion in sentencing decisions under Section 3582(c)(1) of the Criminal Code?
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The following excerpt is from United States v. Keller, 20-50247, 21-50035 (9th Cir. 2021):
"[W]e review 3582(c)(1) sentence reduction decisions for abuse of discretion." United States v. Aruda, 993 F.3d 797, 799 (9th Cir. 2021) (per curiam). "A district court may abuse its discretion if it does not apply the correct law or if it rests its decision on a clearly erroneous finding of material fact." Id. (quoting United States v. Dunn, 728 F.3d 1151, 1155 (9th Cir. 2013)).
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