Russell v. State

The appellant, Harry Clifton Russell, was convicted of murdering Derrick “Shorty” Anderson, see § 13A-6-2, Ala.Code 1975. The circuit court sentenced him to 50 years in prison and directed that he be placed in a long-term mental health treatment program.

The shooting that resulted in Anderson’s death occurred in February 2002. Initially, Russell was found incompetent to assist *781his attorney in his defense and was committed to Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility. After several subsequent evaluations and hearings the circuit court, in November 2007, found that Russell was competent to stand…