The first charge can be referred to simply as involuntary manslaughter. For this charge to be proved there must be underlying negligence. Under New Mexico law, involuntary manslaughter is a fourth-degree felony and is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. This charge also includes the misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a firearm, which would likely merge as a matter of law.
The other charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act. This charge requires proof that there was more than simple negligence involved in a death. This is also a fourth-degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in jail and up to a $5000 fine. This charge includes a firearm enhancement, or added mandatory penalty, because a firearm was involved. The firearm enhancement makes the crime punishable by a mandatory five years in jail.
...or is throwing anything at the wall hoping it will stick.
I think the armor girl is the one responsible. It was her job to make safe the weapon. It was her only job. She failed. She handed a loaded gun to an actor, who, certainly had fired weapons before (see "Hunt for Red October) and should have checked the cylinder, as the final quality control check.
OK, I'll ask. Why two charges? Did she identify as a they/them?
The first charge can be referred to simply as involuntary manslaughter. For this charge to be proved there must be underlying negligence. Under New Mexico law, involuntary manslaughter is a fourth-degree felony and is punishable by up to 18 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. This charge also includes the misdemeanor charge of negligent use of a firearm, which would likely merge as a matter of law.
The other charge is involuntary manslaughter in the commission of a lawful act. This charge requires proof that there was more than simple negligence involved in a death. This is also a fourth-degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in jail and up to a $5000 fine. This charge includes a firearm enhancement, or added mandatory penalty, because a firearm was involved. The firearm enhancement makes the crime punishable by a mandatory five years in jail.
Thank you AD.
So it's a smorgasbord of charges - all the time you can serve.
...the D.A. seems to be serious and is covering all bases....
...or is throwing anything at the wall hoping it will stick.
I think the armor girl is the one responsible. It was her job to make safe the weapon. It was her only job. She failed. She handed a loaded gun to an actor, who, certainly had fired weapons before (see "Hunt for Red October) and should have checked the cylinder, as the final quality control check.
Unless...he loaded it after he received it.
Alec Baldwin, in the church, with the gun.