Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit May 3, 2007, 06-3192 (United States v. James P. Roti)

EASTERBROOK, Chief Judge.

Saddled with a judgment for more than $400,000 on account of a guarantee of his small corporation’s debts, James Roti decided to hide his assets from creditors. He has been convicted of bankruptcy fraud, see 18 U.S.C. § 157, and concealing assets from the bankruptcy trustee, see 18 U.S.C. § 152. His sentence is 21 months’ imprisonment.