Judgment modified, on the law and the facts, by reducing the fine imposed to $70,000. As so modified, judgment affirmed and the case is remitted to the County Court for further proceedings pursuant to CPL 460.50 (subd 5).
In our view, the court erred in imposing a fine of $100,000 upon the defendant. Subdivisions 1, 2 and 3 of section 80.00 of the Penal Law provide in pertinent part as follows: "§ 80.00 Fine for felony 1. A sentence to pay a fine for a felony...
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