President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, plans to plead not guilty to three federal gun charges, his attorney Abbe Lowell wrote in a court filing Tuesday.

The younger Biden was charged last week with three felony gun charges tied to owning a firearm while using or being addicted to narcotics. He was previously arraigned for a now-defunct plea deal in July, and his counsel seeks to have his forthcoming arraignment held remotely, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about traffic due to the high-profile nature of his client.

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"Since that proceeding, Mr. Biden has scrupulously complied with his conditions since returning home to California," Lowell wrote in a letter, referring to the conditions for his release by the probation officer following his July 26 appearance before U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika.

"These sorts of initial appearances by video became commonplace upon the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, which demonstrated their efficiency and lack of prejudice to the parties," Lowell wrote, adding that despite the waning of the pandemic, this federal jurisdiction hasn't "hesitated to conduct initial appearances or arraignments by video when it is more efficient to do so."

Among other reasons why the first son thinks he shouldn't have to commute from California to Delaware is to "minimize an unnecessary burden on government resources and the disruption to the courthouse and downtown areas," citing the need for Secret Service protection during an in-person arraignment.

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"Mr. Biden is not seeking any special treatment in making this request. He has attended and will attend any proceedings in which his physical appearance is required," Lowell said, noting the district court permitted a defendant to appear remotely as early as January this year.

This is a developing story and will be updated.