Opinion ID: 795795
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Heading: The Reasonableness of the Sentence Under Crosby

Text: 27 Martinez cannot prevail on his claim under United States v. Crosby, 397 F.3d 103 (2d Cir.2005). Martinez contends that the sentence imposed was unreasonable because the district court failed to undertake an analysis of the sentencing factors stated in [18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)], and state how those factors applied . . . to [his] case. The sole basis for his contention is that the district court failed to discuss sentencing factors dictated by 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). It is true that the statute requires a court imposing a sentence to consider certain factors. United States v. Fleming, 397 F.3d 95, 100 (2d Cir.2005). However, there is no requirement that the court mention the required factors, much less explain how each factor affected the court's decision. In the absence of contrary indications, courts are generally presumed to know the laws that govern their decisions and to have followed them. Nothing in the record suggests that Judge Chin was ignorant of, misunderstood, or failed to consider any aspect of the required considerations. We reject the defendant's contention. 2 28