Fines
For individuals, the fine table is as follows:
| Offense level | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 3 and below | $100. | $5,000. |
| 4-5 | $250. | $5,000. |
| 6-7 | $500. | $5,000. |
| 8-9 | $1,000. | $10,000. |
| 10-11 | $2,000. | $20,000. |
| 12-13 | $3,000. | $30,000. |
| 14-15 | $4,000. | $40,000. |
| 16-17 | $5,000. | $50,000. |
| 18-19 | $6,000. | $60,000. |
| 20-22 | $7,500. | $75,000. |
| 23-25 | $10,000. | $100,000. |
| 26-28 | $12,500. | $125,000. |
| 29-31 | $15,000. | $150,000. |
| 32-34 | $17,500. | $175,000. |
| 35-37 | $20,000. | $200,000. |
| 38 and above | $25,000. | $250,000. |
The Guidelines state that the court can impose a fine above the maximum set out in the table if the defendant is convicted under a statute authorizing a maximum fine greater than $250,000, or a fine for each day of violation. The court can waive the fine if the defendant is unlikely to be able to pay or if the fine would unduly burden the defendant's dependents; however, the Guidelines state that the court must still impose a total combined sanction that is punitive.
Read more about this topic: United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines