His writings always pretend there is still a functioning justice system, but he is too smart not to know better.
A prosecution of Hunter would end Joe's presidency - with no legitimate successor available. "For the good of the country" the prosecution will deliver some sort of condemnation of Hunter - but refuse to act.
But, if you are a law abiding deplorable and happen to leave that 4oz piece of plastic on you AR pistol buffer tube, after May 31, it's 10 years in the "pound me in the a$$ federal prison" and they will take everything that you own.