United States v. Matthew Taylor

MEMORANDUM

Matthew Taylor appeals his conviction for one count of wire fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1343 , one count of possession of stolen property, 18 U.S.C. § 2315 , two counts of tax evasion, 26 U.S.C. § 7201 , and one count of structured money transactions, 31 U.S.C. § 5324 (a). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

I.

Taylor argues there was insufficient evidence to support his convictions for wire fraud, possession of stolen property, and tax evasion. Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, the jury could reasonably conclude that the prosecution proved the elements for each of the counts beyond a reasonable doubt. See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979).

II.

Next, Taylor challenges the consequences of his having been found to have engaged in structuring. First, he argues that his due process rights were violated when the district court revoked his pretrial release after it found probable cause that he had committed the crime of structuring, and when it enhanced his sentence because he had committed the crime of structuring while on pretrial release, 18 U.S.C. § 3147 . Taylor also…