Hunter Biden Enters Surprise Guilty Plea to Avoid Tax Trial Months After His Gun Conviction

The Plea Deal

Hunter Biden entered a guilty plea in a federal tax case in Delaware on Wednesday, August 17, 2023. The plea deal allows him to avoid a trial that was scheduled to begin in October. Biden pleaded guilty to a single count of failing to file a tax return in 2017. He faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison, but prosecutors have recommended a sentence of eight months.

The plea deal comes after Biden's attorneys reached an agreement with prosecutors. Under the terms of the deal, Biden will pay $2 million in back taxes and penalties. He will also serve eight months in prison, but he will be allowed to serve the sentence at home with electronic monitoring.

Biden's decision to plead guilty is a significant development in the case. It means that he has admitted to the tax charge and will not be able to contest it at trial. The plea deal also avoids the risk of a longer prison sentence if he had been convicted at trial.

Biden's Gun Conviction

Biden's guilty plea comes several months after he was convicted of a misdemeanor gun charge. In December 2021, Biden was found guilty of making a false statement on a gun purchase application. He was sentenced to three years of probation.

The gun conviction stemmed from an incident in 2018 when Biden attempted to buy a gun at a sporting goods store in Delaware. On the gun purchase application, Biden falsely stated that he was not a convicted felon. He was later charged with a misdemeanor after the FBI was alerted to the false statement.

Biden's gun conviction was a significant embarrassment for his father, President Joe Biden. The President had previously said that he had no knowledge of his son's gun purchase. However, the conviction raised questions about whether the President was aware of his son's other legal problems.

The Future

Hunter Biden's guilty plea and gun conviction are likely to have a significant impact on his future. He faces a possible prison sentence, even though it will be served at home. He may also face other legal challenges, as he is still under investigation for other possible crimes.

The guilty plea and gun conviction are also likely to affect his father's political career. President Biden is already facing criticism for his handling of his son's legal problems. The guilty plea and conviction could further damage the President's image and make it more difficult for him to win reelection in 2024.