Alec Baldwin is suing the prosecutor from “Rust,” claiming that she is accusing him of a crime that wasn’t even committed at the time Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed. Baldwin has been charged with involuntary manslaughter with a firearms enhancement, as we have stated. The judge can sentence Baldwin to a MANDATORY 5 years in jail thanks to the guns enhancement.
Baldwin’s attorneys submitted court documents on Friday, alleging that the New Mexico State Legislature did not approve the guns enhancement law until May 2022, or seven months after the shooting. The “Rust” shooting occurred under an outdated version of the enhancement law, which stipulated that a firearm must be “brandished,” which is defined as “displaying or making a firearm known to another person… with a purpose to threaten or hurt a person.” In any case, Baldwin had no malicious intent.
Alec Baldwin In Hot Water For New Weapons Charge, Goes After ‘Rust’ Prosecutor
If the judge dismisses the guns enhancement charge, the sentence will be dramatically altered. The judge could sentence him to probation instead of the maximum of 18 months in jail. So, there is a lot at risk. This does seem like a charge that Baldwin should be able to get rid of, however, things still are not great for him, and he should and probably will have to sit in jail for some kind of a sentence.
Many are wondering if Baldwin will find a way to skirt jail time though, as he is a ‘celebrity’ and most of the time we see these people avoid the consequences of their actions. Though, he has done a great job digging himself in a hole with all of his public appearances and claiming that he never pulled the trigger.
What do you think? Will Baldwin end up serving any of the jail time or do you think he will find a way to get out of it at the end of the day? Let us know in the comments below.
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