Why isn't Hunter Biden in prison yet?

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  1. Coachdb18

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    1. This criminal has evaded paying his income tax on his multi-million dollar overseas government earnings from the likes of Russia, China and Ukraine;

    2. He bought a gun while lying in his ATF Form 4473, specifically to these questions

    Questions 21.d. - 21.n. Prohibited Persons: Generally, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) prohibits the shipment, transportation, receipt, or possession in or affecting interstate commerce of a firearm by one who: has been convicted of a felony in any Federal, including a general court-martial, State or local court, or any other crime, punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; is a fugitive from justice; is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, or narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance; has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; is subject to certain restraining orders; convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under Federal, including a general court-martial, State or Tribal law; has renounced his/her U.S. citizenship; is an alien illegally in the United States or an alien admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa. Furthermore, 18 U.S.C. § 922(n) prohibits the shipment, transportation, or receipt in or affecting interstate commerce of a firearm by one who is under indictment or information for a felony in any Federal, including a general court-martial, State or local court, or any other crime, punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. An information is a formal accusation of a crime verified by a prosecutor. A member of the Armed Forces must answer “yes” to 21.d. if charged with an offense that is referred to a general court-martial. A current or former member of the Armed Forces must answer “yes” to 21.d. if convicted under a general court-martial. Discharged “under dishonorable conditions” means separation from the Armed Forces resulting from a dishonorable discharge or dismissal adjudged by a general court-martial. That term does not include any other discharge or separation. EXCEPTION: A person is not prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm if that person: (1) has been convicted of any Federal or State offense pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or other similar offenses relating to the regulation of business practices; (2) has been convicted of a State misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of two years or less; or (3) following conviction of a felony or other crime for which the judge could have imprisoned the person for more than one year, or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, has received a pardon, an expungement or set aside of the conviction, or has lost and regained civil rights (the right to vote, sit on a jury, and hold public office) in the jurisdiction in which the conviction occurred, AND the law of the convicting jurisdiction does not prohibit the person from receiving or possessing firearms. Also, a person who has no more than one conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence against an individual in a dating relationship, and is not otherwise prohibited under this chapter, is not prohibited if 5 years have elapsed from conviction or completion of the person’s custodial or supervisory sentence, whichever occurs later, and the person has not subsequently been convicted of any other misdemeanor crime of violence, or any other offense that would disqualify the person under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). A person subject to any of these exceptions, or who received relief from disabilities under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), should answer “no” to the applicable question
     
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    Could it be because he didn't storm the Capitol on Jan. 6?
     
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    According to the air-headed little 'white house assistant' the Democrats hired and breathlessly prepped for the sensational "surprise witness" testimony, Trump was too busy fighting the secret service for the steering wheel from the back seat of the beast (about 10 feet away) to be able to get to the Capitol either (he was never there). Democrats may not ever tell the truth, but they can create one helluva story.
     
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  6. MeAgain

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    Two misdemeanor counts that are seldom enforced on anyone. Pay your back taxes, as Hunter did, and the case is dropped.
    One felony count about lying while buying a gun. Another count that is seldom enforced on anyone.
    Legal experts say the charges against Hunter Biden are rarely brought
    That's why.
     
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    And the Emperors new clothes are exquisitely beautiful.... BWAHAHAHA.. rigghhhhhhtttt (two tiered justice)
     
  8. MeAgain

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    I agree, two tiered in this case. Hunter is being treated harshly in comparison to the comman citizen.
    A five year investigation by the Republican members of the House oversight committee led by Trump appointed U.S. attorney David Weiss; and that's all they could come up with.
    Obviously a political move by the republicans.
     
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    There ya go bringing logic in, cant have that it doesn't fit the narrative
     
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    Here's what the 'average person' faces for Hunter Biden's firearms violations (Source: ATF)

    QUICK REFERENCE TO FEDERAL FIREARMS LAWS I. POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION BY A PROHIBITED PERSON: 18 USC § 922(g) & (n). Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment. May receive minimum sentence of 15 years without parole if offender has three or more prior convictions for a felony crime of violence (e.g. burglary, robbery, assault, possession of offensive weapons) and/or drug trafficking felony. Elements A. Possession or receipt of a firearm or ammunition; B. By a subject who falls within one of the following categories: Felon - (Additionally, persons awaiting trial on felony charges are prohibited from receiving firearms.); Drug user or addict - (Often shown where paraphernalia seized, subject tests positive for drugs and/or subject claims drugs were possessed for personal use.); Alien - (Includes illegal aliens and aliens lawfully admitted under non-immigrant visas, i.e., those aliens not admitted for permanent residence. This provision does not prohibit aliens who lawfully possess a so-called “green card” from possessing guns or ammunition.); Is subject to a domestic restraining order - (The order must prohibit contact with an intimate partner, or child of the subject, and must have been issued only after a hearing of which the subject was notified and at which the subject had an opportunity to participate. The order must also find the subject poses a threat to the physical safety of the intimate partner or child or must prohibit the use, threatened use or attempted use of physical force.); Has a prior conviction for domestic assault - (Includes a prior conviction for any assault or threatened use of a deadly weapon against a present or former spouse or partner or child or guardian of any such person. The subject must have been entitled to a jury trial and been represented by counsel in the prior proceeding or be shown to have waived those rights.); Fugitive from justice - (Fled any state to avoid being prosecuted or to avoid testifying in any criminal proceeding.); or Dishonorably discharged from the military; AND C. The firearm or ammunition was transported across a state line at any time. II. KNOWINGLY SELL, GIVE OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION TO ANY PERSON WHO FALLS WITHIN ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES: 18 USC § 922(d). Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment. III. USE, CARRY OR POSSESS A FIREARM IN RELATION TO OR IN FURTHERANCE OF A DRUG FELONY OR A FEDERAL CRIME OF VIOLENCE: 18 USC § 924(c). Punishment ranges from at least 5 years up to life imprisonment, without parole, or death if death results from use of firearm. Sentence must be served consecutive to any other sentence. Mandatory minimum sentence increases depending upon: the type of firearm involved (sawed-off gun, silencer, etc.); whether more than one offense was committed; and whether gun was simply possessed or was brandished or discharged. IV. STOLEN FIREARM, AMMUNITION OR EXPLOSIVE: 18 USC §§842(h); 922(i), (j) & (u). Punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment. A. May not receive, possess, conceal, store, pledge or accept as security for a loan, barter, sell or ship or transport across a state line any stolen firearm, ammunition or explosive. B. May not steal or unlawfully take or carry away a firearm from the person or premises of a firearms licensee. V. FIREARM IN A SCHOOL ZONE: 18 USC § 922(q)(2)(A). Punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment. A. Except as authorized, may not possess or discharge a firearm in a school zone. VI. KNOWINGLY POSSESS OR MANUFACTURE: 18 USC § 922(k), (o) & (v); 26 USC § 5861. Punishable by up to 5 or 10 years imprisonment, depending upon specific violation. A. Any machine gun, fully automatic firearm or any part designed or intended exclusively for use in such weapon; B. Any firearm silencer, including any device, or part thereof, designed to silence, muffle or diminish the report of a firearm; C. Sawed-off shotgun with a barrel length of less than 18" or overall length less than 26"; D. Sawed-off rifle with a barrel length of less than 16" or overall length less than 26"; E. Destructive device; F. Semi-automatic assault weapon manufactured after October 1, 1993; OR G. Any firearm which lacks a serial number or contains an altered or obliterated serial number. VII. SELL, DELIVER OR TRANSFER TO A JUVENILE: 18 USC § 922(x)(1). Punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment unless transferor had reason to believe juvenile would commit crime of violence with gun or ammunition, then up to 10 years imprisonment. 18 USC § 922(b). A firearms licensee faces up to 5 years imprisonment. A. May not sell, deliver or transfer a handgun or handgun-only ammunition to a person who is under age 18; B. A person under age 18 may not possess a handgun or handgun-only ammunition; (Certain exceptions apply to A & B, such as where juvenile possesses written permission of a parent.); C. A firearms licensee may not sell any gun or ammunition to anyone under the age of 18 and may not sell a handgun or handgun ammunition to a person under the age of 21. FORFEITURE OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION & EXPLOSIVES: 18 U.S.C. §924(d) authorizes the seizure and forfeiture of firearms, ammunition and explosives involved in criminal offenses. However, strict time limitations are imposed. Consult the ATF or U.S. Attorney’s Office as soon as possible for guidance on forfeiture issues. TRACING OF FIREARMS: Firearms information for every firearm, even if only identified during a field interview or traffic stop, should be sent to ATF for tracing and possible connection to other criminal activity. DEFINITION OF “FIREARM”: Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will expel a projectile by means of an explosive or is designed or may be readily converted to do so. This includes the frame or receiver of any such weapon, any firearm muffler or silencer or any destructive device. A “destructive device” includes any explosive, incendiary or poison gas --- (i)bomb; (ii) grenade or (iii) similar device, or any combination of parts designed or intended to be converted into a destructive device, or from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. Does not include black powder or antique type firearms. 18 USC §921(3)
     
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  12. MeAgain

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    That's what they face, not what is actually charged or sentenced.
     
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    Fiscal Year 2020

    IN FY 2020, 64,565 CASES WERE REPORTED TO THE U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION

    6,782 INVOLVED CONVICTIONS UNDER 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).1

    18 U.S.C. § 922(g) PROHIBITS CERTAIN PERSONS FROM SHIPPING, TRANSPORTING, POSSESSING, OR RECEIVING A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHILE SUBJECT TO A PROHIBITION FROM DOING SO, MOST COMMONLY BECAUSE OF A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR A FELONY OFFENSE

    Offender and Offense Characteristics • 97.6% of felon in possession of a firearm offenders were men. • 55.8% were Black, 25.4% were White, 15.7% were Hispanic, and 3.1% were Other races. • Their average age was 35 years. • 95.6% were United States citizens. • 24.8% were in the highest Criminal History Category (Criminal History Category VI); ♦ 9.0% were CHC I; ♦ 8.6% were CHC II; ♦ 22.1% were CHC III; ♦ 20.8% were CHC IV; ♦ 14.7% were CHC V. • The top five districts for felon in possession of a firearm offenders were: ♦ Eastern District of Missouri (380); ♦ Western District of Missouri (219); ♦ Western District of Texas (213); ♦ Eastern District of North Carolina (190); ♦ Northern District of Texas (190). • Districts with the highest proportion of felon in possession of a firearm cases were: ♦ Middle District of Tennessee (45.4%); ♦ Northern District of Alabama (44.0%); ♦ Eastern District of Missouri (42.5%); ♦ Middle District of North Carolina (41.3%); ♦ District of Alaska (39.2%). Punishment • 96.7% of felon in possession of a firearm offenders were sentenced to prison; sentences varied widely by whether a mandatory minimum penalty applied in the case. • 15.2% of felon in possession of a firearm offenders were convicted of one or more statutes with a mandatory minimum penalty: ♦ 3.8% were sentenced under 18 U.S.C. § 924(e), the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA);2 ♦ 5.6% were convicted of violating 18 U.S.C. § 924(c); ♦ 5.8% were convicted of another statute carrying a mandatory minimum penalty, most of which were drug offenses

    Punishment (continued) • The average sentence for all felon in possession of a firearm offenders was 62 months. ♦ The average sentence for offenders convicted of violating only section 922(g) and sentenced under ACCA was 194 months. ♦ The average sentence for offenders convicted of violating only section 922(g) but not sentenced under ACCA was 56 months

    SOURCE: United States Sentencing Commission, FY 2016 through FY 2020 Datafiles, USSCFY16-USSCFY20
     
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    His dad would just pardon him anyway.
     
  17. MeAgain

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    I believe Trump is the one who has promised pardons, not Biden.
    Seems you got your presidents mixed up.
     
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    It would be a wonderful world to live in if all serving our country in Washington would be honest and follow their oath as they swear to uphold the constitution and then fail the people of the country and I am not referring to party as you indicate by your reply both parties have good people and bad ones it's to bad their seems to be fewer good ones all the time.
     
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    Why isn't the theft of his laptop a problem?
     
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