Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in December after a delay was granted by the judge in Delaware federal court. The charges stem from his purchase of a gun in 2018, during which he allegedly lied on a federal form by denying illegal drug use or addiction.
The sentencing, originally scheduled for November 13, has been rescheduled to December 4 to allow Hunter Biden's defense team more time to prepare adequately. The gun charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 25 years in prison, though the actual sentence may be less severe or could potentially result in no imprisonment.
In addition to the firearms charges, Hunter Biden also faces sentencing in California on December 16 for federal tax charges to which he recently pleaded guilty. These charges could lead to a maximum of 17 years behind bars and fines totaling up to $1.35 million.
President Biden has made it clear that he will not intervene using his presidential powers to pardon his son or reduce his sentence. Hunter Biden, following his guilty plea on the tax charges, expressed a desire to spare his family further distress after the public airing of personal struggles, including a past battle with crack cocaine addiction. He stated that he has been sober since 2019 and does not wish to subject his family to additional pain and embarrassment.
For Hunter Biden, the upcoming sentencing hearings represent a critical juncture as he awaits the legal consequences of his actions. The decisions made in the courtroom will have a significant impact on his future and the path forward for both himself and his family.
