In a recent development, a jury in Delaware found Hunter Biden guilty on three felony gun charges stemming from allegations of falsifying information during a weapons purchase in 2018. Being accused of lying about drug use, Hunter might face up to 25 years in prison. However, first-time offenders tend to get lighter sentences.
The absence of a set sentencing date adds uncertainty to how the case will conclude.
The recent gun charges can potentially impact the tax fraud case outcome. If found guilty in the tax fraud trial starting September 16, having multiple convictions may lead to a harsher sentence under federal guidelines.
Judges evaluate sentencing based on offense level and criminal history points. With three earlier gun charge convictions, any future verdict on tax fraud could result in a stiffer punishment.
Despite sentencing guidelines, judges have the liberty to deviate from them, making the final outcome unpredictable.
Legal analyst Harry Litman shared insights on the possible sentencing outcome for the gun case defendant, suggesting a range of 15-21 months but acknowledging the tendency for judges to impose lighter sentences.
Initial plans for a plea deal involving two misdemeanor tax-related charges fell through after a judge’s review, complicating Hunter Biden’s legal situation further.