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Criminal Statutes

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legal2 years ago

Hunter Biden's Gun Case: Unconstitutional Statute and Potential Dismissal

Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated in an interview that the felony gun charges against his client are "likely unconstitutional" and expects the case to be dismissed before trial. Lowell argued that recent changes in the law, including a ruling that drug use alone should not automatically prevent someone from obtaining a gun, could render the charges unconstitutional. He also suggested that political pressure and timing played a role in the decision to bring charges against Hunter Biden.

politics2 years ago

Trump Faces Criminal Charges in Election Probe: Endgame Move or Indictment?

Special counsel Jack Smith's target letter to former President Donald Trump's lawyers mentions three federal criminal statutes, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering, and deprivation of rights under color of law. Smith is investigating Trump and his allies for their efforts to reverse his loss in the 2020 election. Trump claims the probe is politically motivated to harm his chances in the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Smith's prosecutors have subpoenaed surveillance video footage from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, which was previously used by Trump's campaign lawyers to argue election fraud in Georgia.