Legal Cases Involving Hunter Biden

SOURCE www.cnbc.com
Lawyers for Hunter Biden are asking for dismissal of criminal tax and gun cases against him, citing recent opinions by Justice Clarence Thomas and the dismissal of a case against former President Donald Trump. They argue that the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel for Biden was unconstitutional.

Key Points

  • Hunter Biden's lawyers argue that the appointment of U.S. Attorney David Weiss as special counsel for Biden was unconstitutional
  • They point to recent opinions by Justice Clarence Thomas questioning the legality of special counsel appointments
  • Recent legal developments are being used to challenge the cases against Hunter Biden

Pros

  • Challenging the constitutionality of the appointment of special counsels
  • Citing recent legal developments and Supreme Court opinions

Cons

  • Facing criminal tax and gun cases
  • Awaiting trial on federal tax crime charges