Hunter Biden is facing a maximum of 25 years in prison.

However, the sentencing guidelines for illegally possessing a firearm, which is Hunter Biden's most serious offense, suggest a sentence of 15-21 months, and most offenders receive less than that.

He could also serve multiple sentences concurrently.

Biden did not use the firearm in committing a violent crime, has no prior criminal record, and has been complying with the terms of his pretrial release, including monthly drug testing.

These factors will likely be considered mitigating, and legal experts believe Hunter Biden may not be incarcerated.

Defendants found guilty in Delaware federal court are typically sentenced within 120 days of their conviction.

This would place Hunter Biden's sentencing no later than about a month before the November 5 U.

S.

presidential election.

Before sentencing, Hunter Biden will be interviewed by probation officials, who will prepare a confidential report outlining a range of penalties based on federal sentencing guidelines.

Prosecutors and defense lawyers will respond to the report with their own recommendations, and the judge overseeing the case will hold a hearing before making a decision.

Hunter Biden's legal team made three arguments to dismiss the case prior to trial and could raise these issues again on appeal.

They argued that the gun law was unconstitutional following a 2022 U.

S.

Supreme Court ruling that expanded gun rights, that the case was politically motivated, and that a plea deal Hunter Biden struck last year remains in effect even though prosecutors rescinded it.

His lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement that they would 'vigorously pursue all the legal challenges available to Hunter.

'Hunter Biden still faces a trial in September on tax charges.

Having been convicted once, he could face a greater sentence if found guilty again.

According to the Department of Justice, Hunter Biden faces 17 years in prison if he is found guilty on the tax charges, though such a steep sentence would be highly unlikely.

Prospective jurors in Hunter Biden's firearms case were questioned on gun rights, addiction, and politics.

Additionally, an ex-FBI informant has been charged with making false statements about an alleged bribery scheme involving a Ukrainian company, President Joe Biden, and his son Hunter.

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty in federal court to tax charges stemming from business dealings that have also prompted an impeachment probe of his father.