Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, recently made headlines as his legal team filed and then withdrew a motion for a new trial in a criminal gun case. This motion came shortly after Hunter Biden was found guilty on all charges related to his purchase of a firearm in 2018. The legal team, led by attorney Abbe Lowell, argued that the court lacked jurisdiction to proceed with the trial as two appeals in the case are still pending.
The motion for a new trial was quickly withdrawn from the court document website, indicating a change in strategy. Hunter Biden was found guilty of making false statements in the purchase of a gun and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of controlled substances. Prosecutors worked to prove that Biden lied on a federal firearm form when he purchased the gun, despite his well-documented history of drug abuse.
During the trial, Hunter Biden’s history of substance abuse, including addiction to crack cocaine, was brought up. The defense argued that at the time of purchasing the gun, Biden did not consider himself an active drug addict, citing his stint in rehab. However, prosecutors presented evidence showing that Biden was addicted to crack cocaine before, during, and after the gun purchase.
Despite the guilty verdict, Hunter Biden’s sentencing has not yet been scheduled. He faces a maximum prison sentence of 25 years for the three charges, along with fines and supervised release. As a first-time offender, it is unlikely that he will receive the maximum penalties.
The case has sparked public interest and raised questions about the implications for the Biden family. Hunter Biden’s legal troubles have been a point of contention, and the outcome of this trial will have significant consequences for him and his family. As the legal proceedings continue, the public will be watching closely to see how this case unfolds and what impact it may have on the Biden administration.