United States v. Cope

MATHESON, Circuit Judge.

Aaron Jason Cope was convicted of one count of operating a common carrier—a commercial airplane—under the influence of alcohol in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 342. On appeal, Mr. Cope challenges his conviction based on improper venue, insufficiency of the evidence, and improper reliance on federal regulations. Exercising jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, we affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

Title 18 U.S.C. § 342 provides that “[wjhoever operates or directs the operation of a common carrier while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance ... shall be imprisoned not…