February, 2017 Vol. 50, No. 2 A Publication of the OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION WWW.OKCBAR.ORG 2017 BENCH & BAR 2017 Chili CONFERENCE Cook-Off AGENDA & REGISTRATION FORM & Silent ENCLOSED IN THIS ISSUE! SEE CENTER PULLOUT Auction FOR MORE INFORMATION Sells Out! More pictures on page 9 Courthouse Briefs Presidents and Statesmen • Special Judge-select Lydia Y. Green will be Sworn In on February 13, 2107. She will be assigned to Judge Jacobsen’s Juvenile Docket. By Brandon Kemp thought further, I couldn’t figure out what that • Beginning February 13, 2017 the following docket assignments will take really meant. I found each of his supposed flaws in place. February 20 is Presidents’ Day in Oklahoma. his predecessors, like Presidents George W. Bush, • Special Judge Howard Haralson will be temporarily assigned to If you believe the historical data on OSCN, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, and Lyndon Johnson. handle District Judge Lisa Tipping Davis’ docket at Juvenile Court. Oklahoma has observed Presidents’ Day, instead (I’ll leave you to dream up these flaws and match • Special Judge Lisa Hammond will be temporarily assigned to handle of Washington’s birthday, since 1998. For me, them to the appropriate predecessor.) And, when Judge Haralson’s domestic docket Presidents’ Day has never been much more than I think about it now, it is much less interesting • Judge Hammond’s preliminary hearing docket will be covered by a a workday when the courthouses and the banks to dwell on what “presidential” means—at this variety of judges, including visiting judges. are closed. This year, though, for the first time it • The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2017 in obser- point, I think it just means “well-behaved”—than feels like a moment for reflection. We are living to think explore what makes a great president. For vance of President’s Day and Friday April 14, 2017. in interesting times. • Changes to Local Rules, Rule 3 and 23. To get a copy of the new rules this honor, President Trump is very much still in During the 2016 campaign, we heard over and contact the Law Library, new booklets of the Local Rules with the the running. over that now-President Trump was not presiden- amendments made to rules 3 and 23 are available in the Law Library for $3.00, these may also be viewed online on OSCN.net. tial. At gut level, I understood this. But, when I See PRESIDENT’S DAY, PAGE 19 Inside TROLLING FOR COMMUNITY From the President ............ 2 Stump Roscoe ............... 8 And the Court Said ............ 4 Bar Observer ................ 15 CLIENTS SERVICE Obituaries ................... 6 Book Notes ................. 16 Page 14 COMMITTEE Old News ................... 6 iBar ....................... 16 Volunteer at Nursint home Page 17 OKLA CITY OK CITY OKLA PERMIT# 59 PERMIT# PAID US POSTAGE US PRSRT STD PRSRT 2 BRIEFCASE • February 2017 From the President BRIEFCASE February 2016 Briefcase is a monthly publication of the Oklahoma County Bar Association OKC’s Best New “Thing” 119 North Robinson Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 236-8421 By President Barbara Swinton Briefcase Committee Judge Jim Croy, Chris Deason, Ryan Dean, Ben Just as I was about to Grubb, Justin Hiersche, Scott Jones, Matt Kane, Travis Pickens, Liz Oglesby,Miles Pringle, Austin give up on a new idea Reams, Cari Remillard, Teresa Rendon, Rex for this month’s article, I Travis, Collin Walke, Judge Geary Walke, Judge found the best new thing Allen Welch and Alisa White in Oklahoma City! If Co-editors Joi McClendon you do not know about & Shanda McKenney PALOMAR, you are Contributing Editors Michael Brewer missing out on a great Richard Goralewicz new venture for Family Justice. Their Bill Gorden mission is to provide protection, hope and Warren Jones healing for victims of domestic abuse. Kieran D. Maye Oklahoma City’s Family Justice Center and retell their story. This disjointed bol for our community that we are stron- is based on a nationally recognized evi- agency response easily overwhelms peo- ger together, and is one more example of Oklahoma County Bar Association denced based model that provides a com- ple and often would cause those need- what “Oklahoma Strong” means to our OFFICERS: munity of strength and healing for survi- ing services to give up. Now under folks in need. President Judge Barbara Swinton vors of domestic abuse and their children. one roof is the following list of agen- So, what can you do? Whatever your President-Elect David A. Cheek Palomar is a public/private partnership cies ready and willing to assist those in skill set, there is a need to match. The Vice President Sheila Stinson with the City of Oklahoma City that need: OKC Police Department, District volunteer needs include donating cloth- Past President Angela Ailles Bahm brings together a multi-disciplinary team Attorney, Legal Aid, YWCA, Northcare, ing, food, clerical assistance, or offer- Treasurer Robert D. Nelon of professionals who work together in Rainbow Fleet, Parent Promise, DHS ing assistance to partnering agencies. Bar Counsel Coree Stevenson one location, to alleviate the obstacles Child Support, DHS Adult Protective Are you artistic? Camp Hope and the STAFF: in obtaining medical, legal, therapeutic, Services, Infant Crisis Services, Native Symbols of Hope Art Project can use Executive Director Debbie Gorden and social services for victims and their Alliance Against Violence, OKC Artists 4 your help with art therapy. You can Legal Placement Director Pam Bennett children. Justice, OKC County Health Department, also partner with survivors and help Membership Services Connie Resar So if you are asking yourselves, why is The Dragonfly Home, and the Oklahoma them share their story and photo for the this the best new thing in our city? Our City Indian Clinic. Courage Wall and let others know they Journal Record Publishing Co. Inc. state is ranked 4th in the nation among Amazing, right? When you have time, are not alone. Creative Services James Needham states with the highest rates of females please go by for a tour. The building is This is truly a momentous time in the murdered by males. In 2016 along, there For advertising information, beautiful and full of art and just a won- life of our City. We have the oppor- call 278-2820. were over 35,000 calls to Oklahoma City derful center for those I need. There you tunity to help those most in need and 911 that were domestic related. Violence will see the positive steps already taken I look forward to seeing you there. I Postmaster: Send address changes to OCBA in our community affects our public by Camp Hope for children who are vic- also look forward to seeing you at the Briefcase, 119 North Robinson Ave., Oklahoma safety, schools, economy, health care and tims of abuse where they can enjoy a safe Bench & Bar Conference at Sequoyah City, Oklahoma 73102. criminal justice system. and fun time with their peers. State Lodge March 31-April 1. This Clearly there is a great need for ser- Were you wondering why the name conference is always fun and educational. Journal Record Publishing produces the Briefcase vices in our community, but if you think for the Oklahoma County Bar Association, which is “Palomar,” like I was? As explained Think about our quest to mentor those solely responsible for its content. these needs are being met, you might by Board President Tricia Everest at the coming behind us and invite someone in © 2014 Oklahoma County Bar Association consider that before Palomar opened grand opening, it is a type of knot that your firm or someone who might make a this month, families would have to go grows stronger as you pull the strands great future OCBA leader to the Bench & from agency to agency, having to relive together. Palomar is a great visual sym- Bar Conference as well. ASK-A-LAWYER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2017 Date: Thursday, April 27, 2017 Place: OETA, 7430 North Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR Phone: 848-8501 ASSOCIATION Directions: OETA is behind Channel 9, off of Kelley, between Wilshire and NE 63rd rd MISSION STATEMENT (Go west off Kelley on NE 73 , which is the parking lot of Channel 9) Volunteer lawyers and judges dedicated to serving the judicial system, their profes- sion, and their community in order to foster I want to volunteer to answer phones on Thursday, April 27, 2017 during the OCBA’s Ask-A-Lawyer program with the highest ideals of the legal profession, to OETA. I would like my shift to be: better the quality of life in Oklahoma County, and to promote justice for all. 8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ___ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ___ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ___ 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ___ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ___ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ___ Name of Ask-A-Lawyer Volunteer: _______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Fax: _____________ E-mail: ______________________ Fill out this form and return it to the OCBA by Fax 405-232-2210, e-mail [email protected] or call the bar office at 236-8421. THANKS!!! www.okcbar.org • February 2017 • BRIEFCASE 3 Thoughts on Things – An Opinion Piece 780, which reduces certain property An examination of the sentences needed to reduce criminal activity and and drug crimes from felonies that were handed out revealed that no recidivism, the issue of causation runs to misdemeanors. The basis defendant went to prison for a first much deeper. Last time I checked, very of SQ780, and most other time simple possession offense.