A federal judge in California has warned Hunter Biden’s attorneys of potential sanctions for submitting false statements in their effort to dismiss his tax evasion case. The lawyers asserted that charges against Biden were only brought after David Weiss was appointed as special counsel, akin to the dismissal of former President Trump’s charges due to the allegedly improper appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Judge Mark Scarsi pointed out that Weiss had already initiated charges in his capacity as U.S. Attorney before his special counsel appointment, making Biden’s case different from Trump’s. The judge condemned the misleading claims, emphasizing that honesty in court is crucial. “This court has little tolerance for lack of candor from counsel,” Scarsi stated.

Hunter Biden’s legal team, led by Abbe Lowell and Bartholomew Dalton, must respond adequately to avoid financial penalties. The judge has also permitted them to amend their incorrect filings. The controversy revolves around whether Weiss, who received Senate approval as U.S. Attorney, could legally prosecute Biden in California.

The accusations against Biden’s team arose after the dismissal of Trump’s Florida charges due to Smith’s appointment without congressional consent. Biden’s lawyers argued that Weiss’s appointment was similarly flawed, but Judge Scarsi highlighted the key differences between the two cases.

Hunter Biden is set to face trial in September for allegedly failing to pay taxes on $1.4 million owed to the IRS over three years. Additionally, he was found guilty in Delaware for possessing a firearm while addicted to crack cocaine, which could result in a 25-year prison sentence. The case continues to draw significant attention as legal battles and political implications unfold.