United States v. Cruz-Rivera

BARRON, Circuit Judge.

*65 Carlos Cruz-Rivera ("Cruz") appeals his convictions and sentence for federal carjacking and weapons counts. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

I

On September 9, 2015, Cruz was indicted in the District of Puerto Rico on three counts of carjacking in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2119 and three counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c), which prohibits using or carrying a "firearm" during a "crime of violence." Id. § 924(c)(1)(A). Carjacking in violation of § 2119 was the predicate "crime of violence" for each of the § 924(c) counts. In addition, the indictment charged Cruz…