Opinion ID: 554963
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: was imposed as a result of an incorrect application of the sentencing guidelines;

Text: 38 (3) is outside the range of the applicable sentencing guideline, and is unreasonable, having regard for-- 39 (A) the factors to be considered in imposing a sentence, as set forth in Chapter 227 of this title; and 40 (B) the reasons for the imposition of the particular sentence, as stated by the district court pursuant to the provision of section 3553(c); or 41 (4) was imposed for an offense for which there is no applicable sentencing guideline and is plainly unreasonable. 42 The court of appeals shall give due regard to the opportunity of the district court to judge the credibility of the witnesses, and shall accept the findings of fact of the district court unless they are clearly erroneous. 43 (e) Decision and disposition 44 If the court of appeals determines that the sentence-- 45 (1) was imposed in violation of law or imposed as a result of an incorrect application of the sentencing guidelines, the court shall remand the case for further sentencing proceedings with such instructions as the court considers appropriate; 46 (2) is outside the range of the applicable sentencing guideline and is unreasonable or was imposed for an offense for which there is no applicable sentencing guideline and is plainly unreasonable for the conclusions and ... 47 it shall set aside the sentence and remand the case for further sentencing proceedings with such instructions as the court considers appropriate. 48