Turner, Albert James’s Empirical Analysis

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15 state decisions

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1. “[T]his case presents one of the relatively rare instances in which there is at least some evidence from which it may rationally be inferred not only 1) that the defendant suffers some degree of debilitating mental illness, and that 2) he obstinately refuses to cooperate with counsel to his own apparent detriment, but also that 3) his mental illness is what fuels his obstinacy.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Boyett v. State · Turner, Albert James

2. “Yes, there [are] some references in Defendant’s Motion for. New Trial [Exhibits] ... about the defendant’s IQ tests and where he stands. As to the references of mild retardation, ... the mild retardation was only an initial diagnosis, but once they got further into it, most of the records, especially in 2009, reflect that he — the diagnosis or the Axis II diagnosis under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is borderline intellectual functioning; that is above mild retardation. That is a — shows more intelligence. It is higher — results from a higher IQ. That in and of itself does not make somebody incompetent to stand trial.... This defendant wrote this Court numerous letters showing his — a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him.... [A]fter the Motion to Suppress and the Motion to Quash was denied, this defendant filed a motion ... wanting his attorney to appeal, and then stating grounds on why he thought that I erred in making the — in overruling his motions.[ 17 ] This defendant was able to definitely assist in his trial. He showed a clear rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him. This Court had no question as to his mental competency during any court proceedings .... [A]lso, the Court did notice when it read the Affidavit that the defendant is definitely competent, at least in his current attorney’s view, to file an affidavit....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Esaw Lampkin v. State

3. “(1) the capacity of the defendant during criminal proceedings to: (A) rationally understand the charges against the defendant and the potential consequences of the pending criminal proceedings; (B) disclose to counsel pertinent facts, events, and states of mind; (C) engage in a reasoned choice of legal strategies and options; (D) understand the adversarial nature of criminal proceedings; (E) exhibit appropriate courtroom behavior; and (F) testify; (2) as supported by current indications and the defendant's personal history, whether the defendant: (A) is a person with mental illness; or (B) is a person with an intellectual disability; (3) whether the identified condition has lasted or is expected to last continuously for at least one year; (4) the degree of impairment resulting from the mental illness or intellectual disability, if existent, and the specific impact on the defendant's capacity to engage with counsel in a reasonable and rational manner; and (5) if the defendant is taking psychoactive or other medication: (A) whether the medication is necessary to maintain the defendant's competency; and (B) the effect, if any, of the medication on the defendant's appearance, demeanor, or ability to participate in the proceedings.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Lindsey v. State