Disciplinary office's move to suspend Hunter Biden's DC law license after felony conviction sparks debate

WASHINGTON, DC: Hunter Biden's ability to practice law could be in jeopardy after a disciplinary office in Washington, DC, proposed to suspend the first son's law license in light of his conviction in the federal gun charges.

The Office of the Disciplinary Counsel on Monday, June 17, filed a "notice of discipline" with the DC Court of Appeals, which acts as the prosecutor in disciplinary cases for DC's bar members citing rulings after a felony conviction, according to the New York Post.

Any felony is deemed a "serious crime" by the DC bar, which would enable the court to "enter an order immediately suspending the attorney, notwithstanding the pendency of an appeal." However, the court has the freedom to reject a suspension "when it appears in the interest of justice to do so."

Disciplinary office urges immediate suspension of Hunter Biden's law practice

The filing to the appeals court called for President Joe Biden's son to be "suspended immediately from the practice of law in the District of Columbia pending resolution of this matter," as per NBC News.

Earlier this month, a Delaware jury convicted Biden on all three charges of unlawfully purchasing a gun in 2018 by falsely denying his history of drug addiction. The 54-year-old, President Biden's first son, was admitted to the DC bar in 2007 following his graduation from Yale Law School in 1996.

In addition, the order also suggested that the Board on Professional Responsibility "institute a formal proceeding to determine the nature of the offense and whether it involves moral turpitude."

Biden faces a potential maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison for two felony counts and a maximum of five years for the third count, each carrying a fine of up to $250,000. The sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.

Although he pays a yearly $331 to be an active member of the bar, he never practiced law in the state capital.

Internet divided over Hunter Biden's potential law license suspension

While some social media users described the disciplinary committee's move to suspend Biden's law license in the DC bar as irrelevant, another group was baffled to know he had a law license.

"Another irrelevant gesture; was he, or has he used his law license in years? No. It turns out you don't need one to sell out your country," a user wrote. [sic]

Another remarked, "That's a natural & logical consequence for inappropriate behavior, however that doesn't pertain to Republicans who believe they should do whatever they want to do w/o ANY consequences. This is the country we reside in." [sic]

One user asked, "It took a guilty verdict? Was the image of him ripping a crack pipe on the internet not enough?"

Another response read, "What kind of sick joke is this? He was given a law license? Only in DC."

"Two tiered justice system! You didn’t see anyone trying to take away Rudy Giuliani‘s… Never mind," another person argued. [sic]

"This is a tragedy on top of a tragedy, compounded by another tragedy under laid by the nations problem with addictive behavior. It’s sad to think Hunter couldn’t receive some recognition for having fought the addiction and won. The gun case against Hunter needs to be dismissed," someone else opined. [sic]

An individual added, "We should wait for more solid evidence and the progress of the legal process, remain objective and fair and respect all legal procedures and processes involved."

Another remark read, "So as a convicted felon, you can’t practice law but you CAN run for president. What’s wrong with this picture?" 

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