Opinion ID: 711056
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Heading: Denial of the Request for a Continuance

Text: 81 We review the denial of a motion to continue for abuse of discretion. United States v. Robinson, 967 F.2d 287, 291 (9th Cir.1992). We will find an abuse of discretion only where the denial was arbitrary or unreasonable. United States v. Torres-Rodriguez, 930 F.2d 1375, 1383 (9th Cir.1991). We judge the denial of a motion to continue under the four-part test set forth in United States v. Flynt, 756 F.2d 1352, 1358 (9th Cir.1985). Mr. Nash has failed to adduce any evidence that would support a conclusion that the district court abused its discretion in refusing to postpone the trial. Mr. Nash's claims can be reduced to general allegations that a continuance would have allowed him to prepare a better defense. While we acknowledge that additional time can often be put to good use, such general allegations are insufficient to allow us to find an abuse of discretion.