Special counsel Weiss stated after the verdict that everyone must be accountable for their actions, including the defendant, Hunter Biden. However, Weiss emphasized that Hunter Biden should not be held to a higher level of accountability than any other citizen convicted of similar conduct.
Regarding the potential sentencing for Hunter Biden, legal experts discussed the intricacies of federal sentencing guidelines. They pointed out that while the statutory maximum penalty could be up to 25 years, the recommended guideline range based on calculations could be zero to six months. Factors such as the purpose of possessing the firearms and the absence of aggravating circumstances could lead to a probationary sentence.
