In June, President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on all three gun-related charges he faced as part of a special counsel-led investigation. 

According to The Hill, his sentencing for that case was scheduled to occur on Nov. 13, but his attorneys this week asked the judge overseeing the case to postpone the sentencing hearing, citing overlap with other cases Hunter Biden is facing.

Biden’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, argued that she's set to represent Hunter Biden just one day before the scheduled sentencing hearing in Delaware, regarding a civil lawsuit he's facing.

It's not clear how the judge will respond, as prosecutors in the gun charges case against the president's son argued that such a postponement is not necessary at this time.

What's happening?

In his request to the judge overseeing the gun charges case, Lowell explained why he believes a continuance of the sentencing hearing is appropriate given the current schedule of cases.

"Such a postponement will accommodate both counsel and those working with counsel to prepare the necessary presentencing materials and memoranda, and to allow lead counsel to participate at the hearing," the attorney wrote in his request.

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In an email to Hunter Biden's attorneys, Senior Assistant Special Counsel Derek Hines, a prosecutor in the case, wrote, "We oppose. We don’t think a continuance is appropriate."

The Hill noted:

Lowell cited overlap in presentencing tasks for the two cases, saying the delay would avoid duplication.

He also signaled that some possible witnesses at the upcoming sentencings are involved in the ongoing campaign, saying they “may not be available until after November 5 and the events that could occur right after that date.”

Lowell added, "Several people who plan to submit letters to both Courts as part of sentencing memoranda for Mr. Biden are short of time because they are presently involved in government work and travel with the current Administration, or are involved in the 2024 presidential campaign."

Another sentencing hearing

Hunter Biden's tax-related trial was supposed to begin this month, but was canceled after he entered a surprise guilty plea.

According to reports, the sentencing for that case is set to begin on Dec. 16.

It'll be interesting to see if the delay is granted and, ultimately, if Hunter Biden is sentenced to actual jail time.