{"id":2058290,"date":"2023-10-06T17:02:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-seeks-dismissal-of-felony-gun-charges-says-sweetheart-plea-deal-gives-him-immunity\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T17:05:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:05:46","slug":"hunter-biden-seeks-dismissal-of-felony-gun-charges-says-sweetheart-plea-deal-gives-him-immunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-seeks-dismissal-of-felony-gun-charges-says-sweetheart-plea-deal-gives-him-immunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunter Biden wants his felony gun charges dismissed, claiming his plea deal grants him immunity."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/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-biden-seeks-dismissal-of-felony-gun-charges-says-sweetheart-plea-deal-gives-him-immunity%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=2058290&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--><div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hunter Biden seeks dismissal of \u200bthree \u200dfelony gun charges brought against him by \u2064Special \u200cCounsel David Weiss. The president&#8217;s son previously pleaded not guilty to the charges on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/hunter-biden-pleads-not-guilty-to-federal-gun-charges-out-of-special-counsel-david-weiss-probe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuesday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Last\u2062 month, \u2064Weiss <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/09\/14\/hunter-biden-slapped-with-three-felony-gun-charges-after-lying-on-background-check-in-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">slapped<\/a> Hunter with three \u2063felonies related to his unlawful purchase of \u200da \u200bfirearm in 2018. The counts specifically allege that \u200bHunter lied on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-seeks-dismissal-of-felony-gun-charges-says-sweetheart-plea-deal-gives-him-immunity\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden wants his felony gun charges dismissed, claiming his plea deal grants him immunity.\">background check form required<\/a> to purchase the gun and possessed the firearm &#8220;while he was\u2062 addicted to and using illicit substances.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note\u2062 that Weiss <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2021\/07\/16\/federal-prosecutor-deliberately-delayed-hunter-biden-probe-to-shield-2020-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intentionally<\/a> delayed an inquiry into Hunter&#8217;s alleged criminal activities because he believed \u200cit would hinder then-candidate Joe Biden&#8217;s 2020 \u2064presidential aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>In their Thursday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courtlistener.com\/docket\/67511701\/53\/united-states-v-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">court filing<\/a>, Abbe Lowell\u2062 and Richard Jones Jr., \u2064Hunter&#8217;s attorneys, stated that they &#8220;will seek to dismiss&#8221; the felony gun charges against their client &#8220;pursuant to the immunity provisions&#8221; of a\u2063 diversion agreement agreed to by both \u2063parties earlier\u2062 this summer. Lowell and Jones argue that this agreement grants Hunter immunity from such charges. This agreement was made alongside a <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/06\/20\/hunter-bidens-wrist-slap-on-gun-tax-crimes-is-a-complete-smokescreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">separate set<\/a> of indictments \u200cfiled against Hunter by Weiss in June, which included two \u200dmisdemeanor\u200d tax\u2064 charges and a felony charge for possessing a firearm while being an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gun-rights-advocates-want-feds-to-look-at-prosecuting-hunter-biden\/\" title=\"Gun-Rights Advocates Want Feds to Look at Prosecuting Hunter Biden\">unlawful drug user<\/a> and addict.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by The Federalist&#8217;s \u200cJordan Boyd, this \u2063&#8221;carefully orchestrated&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/09\/14\/hunter-biden-slapped-with-three-felony-gun-charges-after-lying-on-background-check-in-2018\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/06\/20\/hunter-bidens-wrist-slap-on-gun-tax-crimes-is-a-complete-smokescreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweetheart deal<\/a> concocted by the \u2064DOJ and Hunter&#8217;s legal \u2063team meant that Hunter would only\u2064 face probation, not jail time, for the two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-irs-whistleblower-reveals-identity-at-congress-hearing-on-hunter-biden-probe\/\" title=\"Second IRS whistleblower discloses identity during congressional hearing on Hunter Biden investigation.\">misdemeanor\u2062 tax charges<\/a> he planned \u200bto\u2064 plead guilty to. Meanwhile, the \u2064federal\u2064 government planned to drop the\u200d original\u200c felony gun charge as \u2063long as Hunter\u2063 promised to abandon his drug-plagued \u2063lifestyle for 24 months and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2023\/06\/20\/us\/hunter-biden-plea-deal#hunter-biden-plea-deal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">never own a gun again<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, when presented with the pretrial diversion agreement in court, Federal\u200d Judge Maryellen Noreika sensed something amiss. \u200cInstead of\u2062 approving\u200d the \u2062agreement, Noreika discovered\u2064 that it would <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/07\/27\/how-a-federal-judge-turned-the-tables-on-hunter-bidens-plea-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grant<\/a> Hunter immunity from future charges beyond those\u2063 listed \u200din\u200b the indictment. Consequently, the plea agreement\u2064 fell apart.<\/p>\n<p>If convicted on all three felony gun charges, Hunter could potentially\u2062 face\u200b up to \u206225 years in prison, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/10\/06\/hunter-biden-asks-for-federal-gun-charges-to-be-dismissed-claims-immunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Shawn Fleetwood is \u2064a staff writer for The Federalist\u200c and a \u200bgraduate of the University of Mary Washington.\u2063 He previously served as a state \u2062content writer for\u200d Convention of\u200d States Action and\u2063 his work\u2063 has \u200cbeen\u200d featured in numerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. \u200dFollow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Hunter Biden&#8217;s diversion agreement impact his accountability for the alleged crimes and what is the argument from his attorneys?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Prison time, for\u200b his alleged crimes. This is a stark contrast to the\u200c harsh\u2062 penalties that individuals in similar situations often face.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to seek dismissal of the felony gun charges comes after months of\u2062 legal battles and controversy surrounding \u2064Hunter Biden&#8217;s alleged criminal activities. It has been widely reported that Special Counsel David Weiss \u2062intentionally delayed the investigation into Hunter&#8217;s actions\u200b in order to protect then-candidate Joe Biden&#8217;s \u2064chances \u200dof winning the\u2062 2020 presidential election. This raises concerns about the impartiality and integrity of \u200dthe justice system.<\/p>\n<p>According to Hunter&#8217;s attorneys, Abbe Lowell and Richard Jones Jr., their client is entitled to immunity \u2064from the gun charges under a diversion agreement agreed to by \u2064both parties earlier this summer.\u200d They\u2063 argue that this agreement should be respected and that Hunter should \u200cnot be held accountable for\u200c these alleged crimes. It remains to be seen how the court will rule on\u2063 this \u2063matter.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062case\u200c has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-denies-meadowss-motion-to-prevent-state-conviction-while-federal-appeal-continues\/\" title=\"Judge denies Meadows's motion to halt state conviction during federal appeal.\">garnered \u200bsignificant attention<\/a> and \u2063controversy due\u2063 to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-plea-federal-judge-leaves-courtroom-as-plea-deal-hearing-stalled\/\" title=\"Federal judge exits courtroom as plea deal hearing for Hunter Biden comes to a halt.\">high-profile\u2064 nature<\/a> of the individuals involved. It raises important questions about the fairness and transparency of\u2064 the\u2064 justice system, as well as\u2063 the potential influence of political considerations on legal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that\u2062 Hunter Biden is receiving preferential treatment due to his family connections and the political impact his case could have.\u2062 They argue that if an ordinary citizen\u200b had \u2064been in a similar situation, they would have\u200b faced much\u2062 harsher consequences. This highlights concerns about inequality and the potential for a two-tiered justice system.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential for the courts to carefully consider the facts and evidence in this case and make a fair \u200band\u2064 just decision based on the law. The public&#8217;s trust in \u200cthe justice system depends on the\u2063 perception that everyone is held \u200daccountable for their actions, regardless of their social status or \u2063political connections.<\/p>\n<p>This case serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the\u2064 justice system. \u200dIt is crucial that investigations and legal proceedings\u2064 are \u2063conducted without political interference or bias. The outcome of\u200d this case could have far-reaching implications for public trust in the justice system and the \u2063perception of fairness and equality under the law.<\/p>\n<p>As this case continues to unfold, it \u200bis crucial for the public to closely follow the developments and scrutinize the decisions made by the court. The principles of justice and equality must prevail, and any perception\u2063 of preferential \u200ctreatment or \u200cpolitical influence must be \u200caddressed. Only by holding all individuals accountable to the same standards can \u2063we ensure\u2062 a fair and\u2062 just society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hunter Biden seeks dismissal of three felony gun charges filed by Special Counsel David Weiss. He had pleaded not guilty earlier. 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