Following Wednesday's anything-but-expected outcome while standing before U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, Hunter Biden received new "conditions of release" after he plead not guilty to tax and firearm charges he previously expected to plead guilty to in order to receive his slap-on-the-wrist sweetheart deal from prosecutors.
According to the filing posted to the federal docket, Hunter must abide by the following conditions to keep up his end of the release bargain:
(1) The defendant must not violate federal, state, or local law while on release.
(2) The defendant must cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample if it is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 40702.
(3) The defendant must advise the court or the pretrial services office or supervising officer in writing before making any change of residence or telephone number.
(4) The defendant must appear in court as required and, if convicted, must surrender as directed to serve a sentence that the court may impose.
(5) The defendant must sign an Appearance Bond, if ordered.
In addition to these conditions, Judge Noreika also ordered Hunter Biden to "submit to supervision by and report for supervision to the Central District of California," "continue or actively seek employment," and to "communicate in writing all international travel plans and provide supporting documentation, if requested."
What's more, Hunter and is prohibited from possessing a "firearm, destructive device, or other weapon," using alcohol "at all," and using or unlawfully possessing "a narcotic drug or other controlled substances...unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner."
To back up those prohibitions, the judge ordered Hunter to "submit to testing for a prohibited substance if required by the pretrial services office or supervising officer" which "may be used with random frequency and may include urine testing, the wearing of a sweat patch, a remote alcohol testing system, and/or any form of prohibited substance screening or testing."
Hunter Biden’s conditions of release include: he must not consume alcohol or prohibited drugs, or possess a firearm, must submit to random drug tests as required, must actively seek employment and not violate any laws. pic.twitter.com/bw0uFH67EI
— Miranda Devine (@mirandadevine) July 26, 2023
Hunter must also, "if directed by the pretrial services office or supervising officer," participate in a "program of inpatient or outpatient substance abuse therapy or counseling."
That means Hunter Biden is now, potentially, subject to random testing to ensure compliance with his conditions of release which, again, prohibit any consumption of alcohol or use of illicit drugs.
Not for nothing, Hunter Biden lawyer Kevin Morris was spotted last week at his Los Angeles home taking a hit from a bong while Hunter was visiting.
BOOM — @HeyTammyBruce goes NUCLEAR against Hunter Biden and his legal team:
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 26, 2023
"I don't know if...Hunter Biden's lawyer put the bong down before he went into the courtroom today. It would be helpful to know that your lawyer is not on drugs!"@HARRISFAULKNER: "Wow! I don't know… pic.twitter.com/0b1uhEzAcs
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