Alec Baldwin has officially entered a plea of not guilty to charges from the fatal shooting of ‘Rust’ cinematographer Haylna Hutchins. With the entry, Baldwin has waived his right to that hearing and Judge Mary Marlow Sommer has canceled tomorrow's session
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Baldwin is now facing a maximum of 18 months behind bars and some fines if found guilty in the upcoming trial — unless a deal is work out beforehand. “I hereby certify that I have explained to Mr. Baldwin his right to personally appear before the District Cou11 to enter a plea of Not Guilty and to have his rights explained to him by the judge and I am satisfied that Mr. Baldwin understands the waiver of these rights,” Baldwin’s lead lawyer Luke Nikas said in paperwork submitted in court in the Land of Enchantment ThursdayBaldwin was to appear virtually at tomorrow’s now axed hearing.
When Baldwin and Reed were first formally charged, the second count had a potential sentence of five years in state prison attached, but that was “removed” by First Judicial D.A. Carmack-Altwies, likely with some reluctance. Baldwin and Reed’s lawyers successfully objected to the “enhancement” charge as “unconstitutional” because it had become a state statute in mid-2022, months after the tragic shooting on the set of the indie Western.
Under New Mexico law, the first charge is a fourth-degree felony, with sentencing of up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. The second charge, involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act was also was a fourth-degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in jail and up to a $5000 fine. However, the second charge also carried a firearm enhancement, which transformed the offense to a mandatory five years in state prison if found guilty. As allowed under New Mexico law, the D.A.
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