Wilmington, Delaware – Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has been convicted of federal felony gun charges by a Delaware jury. Despite the guilty verdict, Hunter Biden’s legal team has filed three motions for acquittal, awaiting a ruling from Judge Maryellen Noreika.
Defense attorney Abbe Lowell expressed disappointment with the jury’s decision and stated that they would continue to pursue all available legal challenges for Hunter Biden.
Throughout the trial, Hunter Biden’s attorneys cast doubt on the government’s evidence linking his purchase and possession of a firearm to his abuse of crack cocaine. Legal experts anticipate that his appeal will likely focus on two constitutional arguments.
One potential avenue for appeal is the Second Amendment argument, challenging the constitutionality of the charges against Hunter Biden in relation to his addiction to crack cocaine at the time of the firearm purchase. The Supreme Court’s recent expansion of gun rights adds complexity to this argument.
Another potential argument for appeal centers around the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees defendants certain rights in criminal proceedings. Hunter Biden’s defense team tried to introduce an allegedly altered version of an ATF firearms registration form, but the court ruled it irrelevant and inadmissible.
If Hunter Biden’s conviction stands, he faces a maximum of 25 years in prison and fines of up to $750,000. However, as a first-time offender, it is unlikely that he would receive the maximum penalty.
Overall, Hunter Biden’s legal team is exploring various avenues for appeal, seeking to challenge the jury’s verdict and overcome his conviction. The outcome of his appeals will have significant implications for his future legal challenges.