United States v. David Diaz

FLOYD, Circuit Judge:

Appellant David Diaz rushed the cockpit of a flight approximately 45 seconds after takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport. After pleading guilty in an open plea to violating 49 U.S.C. § 46504, interference with flight crew members and attendants, the district court was tasked with deciding whether to impose restitution, and, if imposed, how much restitution would be appropriate. The government argued that this offense fell within the scopé of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA), 18 U.S.C. § 3663A, such that Diaz was required to pay the full amount…