Jonathan Turley Weighs in on Hunter Biden's Tax Trial Odds

Attorney Jonathan Turley provided his expert opinion on the likelihood of Hunter Biden facing prison time while discussing the closing arguments of his federal gun trial.

Fox News contributor and renowned legal scholar Jonathan Turley joined "America Reports" to offer his analysis of the ongoing legal battles surrounding the first son, Hunter Biden. As the federal gun trial in Delaware drew to a close, Turley shared his insights into the potential consequences that Hunter Biden could face in his upcoming tax trial.

Turley acknowledged that "the odds are against" Hunter Biden facing prison time for the alleged tax offenses. He attributed this to the fact that the case primarily involves technical tax violations rather than criminal intent. The prosecution has accused Biden of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019, while also filing false tax reports.

Jonathan Turley Weighs in on Hunter Biden's Tax Trial Odds

However, Turley emphasized that the case against Hunter Biden is still "an open and shut case" from a legal perspective. The evidence presented during the trial suggests that Biden willfully disregarded his tax obligations and engaged in illegal financial activities.

"The prosecutors in this case have done an excellent job of documenting what is a systemic pattern of wrongdoing," Turley said. "They have shown that Hunter Biden knew what he was doing. He was not simply making mistakes. He was deliberately using the money he earned for his own personal gain."

Jonathan Turley Weighs in on Hunter Biden's Tax Trial Odds

The attorney further noted the significance of the upcoming criminal tax trial scheduled to begin in California on September 9th. Biden faces three felonies and six misdemeanors in this case, which involves allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and failure to report foreign bank accounts.

Turley expressed his belief that the prosecution has a strong case in the tax trial as well. "The evidence is there," he said. "I think it's going to be very difficult for Hunter Biden's defense team to overcome the evidence that has been presented."

Jonathan Turley Weighs in on Hunter Biden's Tax Trial Odds

Despite the seriousness of the charges, Turley emphasized that the outcome of the tax trial is uncertain. He noted that the prosecution may face challenges in proving beyond a reasonable doubt that Biden intended to defraud the government.

"In a tax case, you have to prove that someone intentionally violated the law," Turley said. "That's a higher burden of proof than in other criminal cases."

Jonathan Turley Weighs in on Hunter Biden's Tax Trial Odds

Ultimately, Turley concluded that while the odds of Hunter Biden facing prison time are low, the case against him is substantial. He believes that the prosecution has a strong case in both the gun and tax trials, and that the outcome of these legal battles will have significant implications for the first son's future.