United States Third Circuit

Sentence for conviction of communicating a false distress message to the United States Coast Guard, in violation of 14 U.S.C. section 88(c), is affirmed where the section 88(c) permits a District Court to order restitution for the costs incurred by the Coast Guard in responding to the specious communication.

Appellate Information

• Published 2016/06/10

Judges

• WILKINSON

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel