(1) When Petitioner's Attorney failed to cite Supreme Court Precedent Deon v United States (20M) in the district Court, did that failure deprive the District Court the Discretion to LOWER the SENTENCE ON the UNDERLYING offense?

(2) When the district Court DENIED PETITIONER 2255 ON AFFIDAVITS ALONE, ON WHETHER COUNSEL who was told by Petitioner to file a STREET appeal Was the District Court REQUIRED to hold a evidence hearing?

What is the proper standard for determining whether a petitioner has standing to challenge a government action under the Administrative Procedure Act?