Alec Baldwin on Short List for Prosecution in Shooting

On October 21, 2021, while on a New Mexico movie set, actor Alec Baldwin pointed an actual gun, an inherently dangerous instrument, at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, without first ensuring the gun was unloaded, and killed her without legal justification.  This conduct and outcome are a textbook example of a criminally reckless killing, often referred to as an involuntary manslaughter, a felony remarkably good for a mere 18 months under New Mexico law.However, an argument can also be made for felony murder, which can carry a life sentence.A few days ago New Mexico District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies asked state authorities for more than $600,000 in special funding in preparation for up to four separate criminal trials over the killing of Ms. Hutchins. Specifically called out as a possible criminal defendant in these trials? Alec BaldwinAll of this brings Baldwin's killing of Ms. Hutchins back into the news, and that in turn warrants yet another law-based yet plain-English explanation for Baldwin's criminal liability in this case.  And where better for THAT than Law of Self Defense?So join me LIVE on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 4 PM ET for that exciting legal analysis of the #AlecBaldwin shooting death of Halyna Hutchins, and the criminal liability that results. LAW OF SELF-DEFENSE ADVANCED CLASS!ONE DAY ONLY! SAVE 50%!Saturday, October 1, 2022!https://lawofselfdefense.com/advancedFREE! Law of Self Defense “HARD TO CONVICT” Webinar!https://hardtoconvict.com/FREE, BUT VERY LIMITED SEATS!FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION!We ONLY consult on legal cases for our Platinum members!BE HARD TO CONVICT, become a Law of Self Defense Platinum member TODAY!http://lawofselfdefense.com/platinumFREE BOOK! “The Law of Self Defense: Principles”Physical book, 200+ pages, we just ask that you cover the S&H:http://lawofselfdefense.com/freebookFREE 5-ELEMENTS OF SELF-DEFENSE LAW CHEAT SHEET!Totally free cheat sheet explaining the 5-elements of any claim of self-defense.If you don’t understand these five elements you have no idea what legally qualifies as lawful self-defense.PDF download, zero cost:http://lawofselfdefense.com/elements#AlecBaldwin

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