Hunter Biden faces the possibility of becoming the first president’s child to be imprisoned when he is sentenced in November and December on gun charges and tax charges. Despite the serious charges, legal experts anticipate relatively light punishment rather than the decades-long prison terms Biden could face. He recently pleaded guilty to nine charges for failing to pay his taxes and was convicted in June on three gun charges related to his addiction to crack cocaine.
Biden’s sentencing hearings are scheduled for November and December, where he could face up to 25 years in prison for the gun charges and up to 17 years for the tax charges. However, as a first-time offender, experts believe he is unlikely to receive the maximum sentences. Biden’s lawyers are expected to highlight his recovery from addiction, repayment of taxes, and lack of need for deterrence as reasons for leniency.
The collapse of a plea agreement in July 2023 led to Biden pleading guilty to all charges without an agreement on sentencing. This situation is rare, but Biden’s lawyers argue that he has taken responsibility and repaid his debts. Despite the high-profile nature of the case, experts believe that Biden’s prominence as the son of the president should not affect his sentencing.
The case against Biden, which has drawn political scrutiny, involved charges related to gun and tax violations that are rarely prosecuted, especially when the defendant repays the taxes. Overall, while Biden’s legal troubles have been a source of controversy, his sentencing proceedings are expected to focus on his personal challenges and efforts to address his past mistakes.
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