United States v. Steven J. Kadonsky

OPINION OF THE COURT

STAPLETON, Circuit Judge:

Defendant Steven J. Kadonsky appeals from the imposition of a $40,000 fine subsequent to pleading guilty to violating 31 U.S.C. § 5324(a)(3) (structuring money transactions in order to avoid statutory reporting requirements).

Kadonsky tendered evidence to the Probation Office and the Court tending to show that he was unable to pay, and not likely to become able to pay, a fine in any significant amount. This evidence indicated that Kadonsky already owed the State of New Jersey $515,000 in unpaid fines. Over Kadonsky’s objection, the District Court…