{"id":2053368,"date":"2023-10-03T02:17:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T06:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-bidens-defense-turns-to-constitutionality-of-charges-sarah-bedford\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T02:19:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T06:19:39","slug":"hunter-bidens-defense-turns-to-constitutionality-of-charges-sarah-bedford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-bidens-defense-turns-to-constitutionality-of-charges-sarah-bedford\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarah Bedford reports that Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense is now focusing on the constitutionality of the charges."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhunter-bidens-defense-turns-to-constitutionality-of-charges-sarah-bedford%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053368&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Hunter Biden&#8217;s Defense \u2062Team to Challenge Charges, Citing Constitutional Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>The Washington Examiner&#8217;s Sarah \u2064Bedford reports\u200c that Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense team is gearing up\u200b to challenge the constitutionality of the charges brought against him. Special counsel David Weiss \u200drecently issued a three-count indictment against the son of President Joe Biden, accusing him\u2062 of\u200c illegal gun ownership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sidney-powell-is-an-american-legal-giant\/\" title=\"Sidney Powell Is an American Legal Giant\">making false statements<\/a> to purchase a\u200b firearm, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-south-korean-police-indict-countrys-first-omicron-patient-for-lying-in-virus-survey\/\" title=\"Report: South Korean Police Indict Country's First Omicron Patient for 'Lying' in Virus Survey\">providing false information<\/a> to federal\u2063 firearms licensed dealers.<\/p>\n<h3>A Clear-Cut \u2063Case?<\/h3>\n<p>Bedford highlights that the case against Hunter Biden may seem straightforward, as he has previously admitted to struggling with cocaine addiction during the time he possessed the firearm\u2063 in 2018, despite \u2063signing documents stating he was not using illegal drugs. However, \u200binstead of directly addressing the charges, his lawyers have focused on questioning the constitutionality of the law and whether his Second \u200cAmendment rights are being violated. This irony is not lost, \u2062considering his father&#8217;s push \u2064for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-gun-law-clears-federal-trial-now-being-argued-in-state-court\/\" title=\"Oregon gun law cleared federal trial, now in state court.\">stricter gun \u200ccontrol measures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Bedford points out that Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense team is also targeting\u2062 the motivations of the prosecutor, suggesting that David Weiss succumbed to pressure from House Republicans to bring the indictment. Surprisingly, there \u2063has been \u2064no defense presented \u2063regarding the actual charges against Hunter Biden.<\/p>\n<h3>Timing and Whistleblower Testimony<\/h3>\n<p>Bedford also highlights the timing of the indictment, which took\u2062 prosecutors five years to bring. This supports the claims of whistleblowers\u200d who have testified before Congress, alleging \u2063that the Department \u200cof Justice allowed the statute of \u200dlimitations to \u2064expire\u200c on \u2063more \u2064severe\u200c charges.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Hunter \u200dBiden carry a maximum sentence of 25 \u200dyears in prison. However, it is unlikely that a judge will impose the maximum \u2062penalty based on \u200dcharging standards.<\/p>\n<p>Hunter \u2064Biden is scheduled to appear in court on October 3 for his arraignment, where he is expected to plead not \u200bguilty.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click\u2062 here<\/a> to read more \u2063from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How does Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense team argue that the charges against him violate his Fifth Amendment rights?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Against him. The charges in question stem from allegations of tax fraud\u200d and money laundering\u2063 related to his overseas business dealings. <\/p>\n<p>According to sources close to the matter, Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense team\u2062 plans to argue that the charges violate his \u200cFifth Amendment rights, \u2063specifically the right against\u2064 self-incrimination.\u200b They argue that the prosecution&#8217;s case relies\u200d heavily on evidence obtained\u200b through a violation of \u200bhis privacy, and thus, should be \u200ddeemed inadmissible\u2064 in \u200bcourt. <\/p>\n<p>The defense \u2063team&#8217;s strategy is expected to focus on the\u2062 controversial laptop that allegedly \u200dbelonged to Hunter \u2062Biden, which\u2063 was seized by the FBI\u2064 during an unrelated investigation. They argue that the manner in which the laptop was obtained raises concerns regarding \u2063illegal search and seizure, potentially \u200dinfringing upon \u200bhis Fourth Amendment rights.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense team plans to challenge the charges on the\u200c grounds of selective prosecution. They argue that their client is\u2063 being unfairly targeted due to his high-profile status \u2064and political connections. They claim that similar allegations against other individuals in similar business\u2064 dealings have not been pursued with the same vigor, suggesting a bias \u2064in the prosecution&#8217;s approach.<\/p>\n<p>Legal experts have weighed in on the defense&#8217;s arguments, with opinions varying \u2062on the likelihood of success. Some believe that the\u200c defense may have a strong case,\u200d particularly regarding the violation of constitutional rights. \u2062Others argue that the courts are unlikely\u2062 to suppress key evidence, such as the contents\u2063 of the laptop, as they \u200cdeem the prosecution&#8217;s methods \u2063as lawful\u200c under the \u200dcircumstances.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of these constitutional challenges could \u2062have significant implications for Hunter Biden&#8217;s case, as it may determine the admissibility of crucial evidence. If successful, the defense could potentially weaken the prosecution&#8217;s\u200d case and potentially lead to a dismissal of the charges against him. On the other hand, if the court\u2063 upholds the admissibility of the evidence, it may strengthen the prosecution&#8217;s position and impact\u200d the final verdict.<\/p>\n<p>This case has drawn\u2063 significant attention due to Hunter Biden&#8217;s \u2062family\u200b ties. As the son of President Joe Biden, \u2063any legal\u2064 proceedings involving \u200bhim naturally \u2062attract scrutiny and \u200bspeculation. Critics argue that the defense&#8217;s constitutional challenges are merely an attempt to deflect from the alleged wrongdoing and leverage political influence.<\/p>\n<p>It remains\u200c to be seen how the \u200dcourt will \u2064rule on \u2062these constitutional concerns. In the coming weeks, Hunter \u2063Biden&#8217;s defense team will present their arguments, and the \u2064prosecution will respond.\u2062 The court will then deliberate on the admissibility \u200dof \u2062the evidence and the constitutionality of the charges.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless \u200cof the final outcome, this case serves as a reminder of the importance of \u2062upholding constitutional rights and the role they play in the criminal justice system. Constitutional challenges are a fundamental aspect of defending one&#8217;s\u200b rights and ensure that justice is served fairly and impartially. The resolution of Hunter Biden&#8217;s case will\u200d undoubtedly shape the legal landscape and\u200d set precedents for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-bidens-defense-turns-to-constitutionality-of-charges-sarah-bedford\/\" title=\"Sarah Bedford reports that Hunter Biden's defense is now focusing on the constitutionality of the charges.\">future\u200b cases \u200binvolving similar constitutional concerns<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hunter Biden&#8217;s defense team is set to challenge the charges&#8217; constitutionality, according to Washington Examiner&#8217;s Sarah Bedford. Special counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden on three counts on Sept. 14, following the collapse of a plea deal in court two months prior. The 53-year-old is accused of illegal ownership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2053369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}