What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release

Actor Alec Baldwin’s faces both ongoing legal troubles and significant public relations problems over his court case about the shooting that happened during production of "Rust."

The production’s firearms expert was already sentenced and is currently serving jail time for 18 months following her guilty verdict, which causes some to consider a greater likelihood that Baldwin may also face a similar result.   Kelly Hyman is an attorney, TV legal analyst, Democratic political commentator and the host of the popular true-crime podcast, "Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood." She has been called "a modern day Erin Brockovich" by Forbes and has appeared on Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, CourtTV, BBC and MSNBC. She focuses on complex litigation such as class actions and mass tort litigation. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

The terms — six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine, 24 hours of community service, and a firearms safety class — were the same offered and accepted by "Rust" assistant director Dave Halls. However, when Baldwin did not respond to the plea offer, it was rescinded, and the case is going to trial.