'If a local agency in New Mexico was going to go forward with criminal charges, that would have a real chilling effect on further filming taking place in New Mexico, and I think New Mexico appreciates the business,' said Marino, who specializes in white collar cases as a co-founder of the Kaplan Marino law firm.Īny film requires insurance coverage and any policy for a Western would hit upon the use of horses, other animals and firearms. Movies Hollywood stars say they are stunned by mismanaged set in fatal prop-gun shootingĪlthough New Mexico law defines involuntary manslaughter in part as a lawful act that resulted in death from 'an unlawful manner or without due caution and circumspection,' defense attorney Nina Marino said she doubts any criminal case would be filed.