Must Hunter Biden's indictment be dismissed after presidential pardon? Special counsel doesn't think so
Briefly

The special counsel opposes motions to dismiss the tax-fraud and gun indictments against Hunter Biden, arguing a presidential pardon does not necessitate dismissal of charges.
The special counsel asserts that a presidential pardon does not erase the grand jury's charging decisions, arguing the prosecution's fairness remains intact despite the pardon.
As legal scholars debate, some believe a pardon erases conviction effects, while others argue it only negates consequences without annulling the conviction itself.
The government previously opposed dismissing an indictment after a pardon was granted, indicating a precedent for pursuing charges regardless of presidential clemency.
Read at ABA Journal
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