Hunter Biden Guilty All Three Charges
Following his conviction on all three federal felony gun charges, Hunter Biden "could" "potentially" face significant consequences at his sentencing.
The charges
Making a false statement in connection with the purchase of a firearm. He was accused of lying on the federal form by denying being an unlawful user of drugs when he purchased the Colt revolver in October 2018, despite evidence showing he was using crack cocaine at the time.
Providing a false statement in a firearms transaction. This charge also relates to lying on the federal form about his drug use when buying the gun.
Possessing a firearm while being a drug user or drug addict. Prosecutors argued that as an active drug user, he was prohibited from legally possessing the gun for the 11 days he owned it before it was discarded
The charges stemmed from Hunter Biden's purchase of the handgun from a Delaware gun store in October 2018. Testimony from his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, ex-girlfriend Zoe Kestan, and Beau Biden's widow Hallie Biden provided evidence that he was using crack cocaine around that time period. Text messages and excerpts from his memoir also detailed his drug struggles. Hunter Biden faces a maximum potential sentence of 25 years in prison.
At sentencing, Hunter Biden “could” face up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000.
However,
Hunter Biden being a first-time offender convicted of non-violent felonies, it is highly unlikely he will receive the maximum sentence of 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine
Federal sentencing guidelines typically recommend a sentence of over a year in prison, but the exact length of imprisonment will ultimately depend on the discretion of the judge.
Probation or a short sentence followed by supervised release is possible, the decision ultimately rests with the judge's discretion at sentencing.
Factors like his history of substance abuse, the seriousness of lying on federal forms, and public perception may influence the judge's ruling.
Sentencing is usually scheduled for 120 days following the verdict, suggesting it might occur around mid-October.