Russell v. State

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Obie Russell, Jr., was convicted of assault in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-6-21, Ala. Code 1975, in connection with an attack on Kyra Wycoff on May 15, 1996, in which a knife was used as the weapon. The trial court sentenced Russell to 15 years in the penitentiary.

Russell argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion, filed pursuant to Rule 11.2, Ala. R.Crim. P., seeking a mental evaluation. Russell's defense counsel requested the mental…