MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Phil Harvey, a criminal defense attorney in Memphis, says there are more procedural steps the state must take before Austin Drummond’s case is officially declared a death penalty case.

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“Right now, the case is in general sessions, and Mr. Drummond has a right to a preliminary hearing. How quickly he gets counsel and whether or not he makes that decision to request a preliminary with his counsel will be a factor,” said Harvey.

He stated that if a preliminary hearing is held, the state will need to present evidence at that time explaining why they suspect Drummond is connected to the crime.

On Thursday, Judge Andrew Cook appointed Drummond an attorney, Brian Huffman, out of Covingto

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