 You will see him cock the hammer when he's not supposed to cock the hammer. Baldwin attorney Alex Spiro called Hutchins' death an unspeakable tragedy, but says prosecutors have a weak case. On this movie set, there were people responsible for ensuring the safety of the set and the firearm. Those people failed in their duties, but Alec Baldwin committed no crime. The actor could face up to 18 months in prison if he's convicted.