Invol. Manslaughter Charges. Two Counts, in the Alternative.
@Slick762
The TWO charges stem from different actions that the st. alleges HGR committed in ONE (series of) event in the filming.
I don't recall enough detail to break down detailed actions ATM.
Yes, some ppl think charges in the alternative should be "illegal" but it isn't.
IIRC, both counts stem from NM Statute below, paragraph B.*
"Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice....
"A. Voluntary manslaughter consists of...
"B. Involuntary manslaughter consists of manslaughter committed in the commission of an unlawful act not amounting to felony, or in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death in an unlawful manner or without due caution and circumspection.
"Whoever commits involuntary manslaughter is guilty of a fourth degree felony." (sbm)
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From article link:
"Gutierrez was charged with two felony counts of involuntary manslaughter in the alternative, and it will be up to a jury to decide which charge, if any, applied. One of the charges alleges that negligent use of a deadly weapon led to Hutchins' death, while the other alleges there was negligence "without due caution or circumspection." Both are punishable by up to 18 months in jail if convicted."
^ Feb 21.
'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez's trial set to begin: What to know