State v. Russell

INTRODUCTION

In 1974, a court sentenced Patrick R. Russell to life imprisonment for a murder he committed at age 17. Following decisions in Miller v. Alabama 1 and State v. Mantich , 2 Russell sought postconviction relief in the form of a new sentencing hearing. The court granted relief and resentenced Russell to 110 to 126 years' imprisonment, making him eligible for parole at age 72. Because the sentence does not constitute an abuse of discretion, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

CRIME AND DIRECT APPEAL

The facts and circumstances surrounding Russell's crime are set out in greater detail in our decision…