Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC

11/15/2019

Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC updated their address.

Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC updated their address.

11/03/2019

Oklahoma approves largest single-day commutation in U.S. history

Important step toward criminal justice reform in Oklahoma!!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/11/03/oklahoma-approves-largest-single-day-commutation-us-history/

The commutations of more than 500 prisoners means Oklahoma no longer has the highest incarceration rate in the country.

09/20/2019

Injustice served - Extract

Great interview with Blake Johnson!

http://readextract.com/2019/09/18/injustice-served/?fbclid=IwAR3xfQpMC-R95GUyZmmuLV5H2LEQgdXGfdGcDm69gpUaUERgEUG2Up1_vkw

Extract sits down with its legal analyst, J. Blake Johnson, to share a smoke and a conversation about the future of Oklahoma’s cannabis prisoners. Extract: So I was hoping we could talk about criminal justice. Johnson: It is an important topic. Extract: Yeah, and it is one I have heard you speak a...

05/26/2019

Blumert sisters active in Oklahoma criminal justice reform

So proud of these friends for tackling important issues, ie: the disastrous Oklahoma County Jail.

https://oklahoman.com/article/5632262/blumert-sisters-active-in-oklahoma-criminal-justice-reform

MAY 26, 2019 - At the Oklahoma County Courthouse, a woman with thick-rimmed glasses and dark, curly hair is often discussing criminal justice reform. But be careful not to confuse her with the other woman in dark curls and glasses advocating for change at the downtown courthouse. Bonnie and Carrie B...

05/25/2019

Ashton Kutcher set to testify at trial of man accused of murdering his girlfriend in 2001

Ashton Kutcher is a potential murder witness in upcoming death penalty trial! Who knew?!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/3661174002

Ashton Kutcher's then-girlfriend, Ashley Ellerin, was found dead in 2001 in her Hollywood Hills home. Michael Gargiulo stands accused of her murder.

04/11/2019

Wild Horse Therapy // 60 Second Docs

Have only heard of dog programs in Oklahoma prisons, but could totally get behind this concept! :)

03/21/2019

Oklahoma sheriff and all of her deputies resign in protest over dangerous jail conditions

Did you see this yet?

Also "Even the K-9 officer, Ranger, quit and signed his resignation letter with a paw print, Barnett said."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-sheriff-all-her-deputies-resign-protest-over-dangerous-jail-n985366

Nowata County Sheriff Terry Sue Barnett cited high levels of carbon monoxide, exposed wires in showers, gas and mold issues.

03/20/2019

St. Patrick's Day weekend checkpoint reports arrests at NW 18 and N Classen Boulevard

OKC police run DUI checkpoints--and not just on holidays! ☘️ Always call Uber/Lyft!

https://newsok.com/article/5626149/st-patricks-day-weekend-checkpoint-reports-arrests-at-nw-18-and-n-classen-boulevard

- A St. Patrick's Day weekend checkpoint netted a number of arrests at NW 18 Street and N Classen Boulevard, law officers reported. But the use of rideshare services also appeared to be on the rise during the popular holiday for drinking. From Saturday night to Sunday morning, at least seven arrests...

01/22/2019

Gatewood Gators OKC

11/20/2018

With Trump's Endorsement, What's Next For Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill?

I caught part of this on my drive to court this morning. Interesting perspectives on federal sentencing reform.

http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2018/11/19/criminal-justice-reform-bill-trump

President Trump throws his support behind a rewrite of federal sentencing laws. What’s brought us to this point where politicians from both sides of the aisle are pushing for criminal justice reform?

11/08/2018

10 things you didn't know about the 'Notorious RBG'

Sad news about RBG today. We are wishing her a speedy recovery.

https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/01/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-notorious-rbg/index.html

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg -- the 85-year-old liberal legal icon -- has spent 25 years on the Supreme Court and says she plans on staying put for at least five more.

11/06/2018

Polls close at 7:00 p.m.!

Link in comments to find voting locations!

10/24/2018

Oklahoma Co. Jail Enduring Plumbing Issues At Weekly Rates, Sheriff Dept. Says

News article describing Oklahoma County Jail hygiene issues—- the phrase “rains sewage” included. 🤢

http://www.news9.com/story/39348540/oklahoma-county-jail-endures-plumbing-issues-at-high-rates

Plumbing issues are still plaguing the Oklahoma County Jail, according to Sheriff's Department representatives.

09/09/2018

Why We Need to Abolish the Death Penalty

https://www.facebook.com/NowThisOpinions/videos/2230017130363098/

08/30/2018

California abolishes money bail with a landmark law. But some reformers think it creates new problems.

Super interesting article about how California recently banned cash bonds + the issues stemming from that!
💵💵💵

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/08/29/california-abolishes-money-bail-with-a-landmark-law-but-some-reformers-think-it-creates-new-problems/?utm_term=.ac746b2b2b76

It's the first state to eliminate bail. But some fear an increase in preventive detention.

08/28/2018

services.okelections.us

JP Hill and I are headed to the polls!!

Can't remember where you vote? Click this link!

https://services.okelections.us/voterSearch.aspx

Notice to registered Independent (no party) voters: The Democratic Party has opted to allow Independent voters to vote in its Primary and Runoff elections in 2018 and 2019. No other recognized political party opted to allow Independent voters to vote in Primary or Runoff elections. Independent voter...

08/21/2018

US inmates stage nationwide prison labor strike over 'modern slavery'

JP and I are noticing this in the news today:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/20/prison-labor-protest-america-jailhouse-lawyers-speak

Organisers say prisoners across the country are expected to refuse to work, hold sit-ins and even stage hunger strikes

08/17/2018

Unfortunately, just because you finished probation doesn’t mean it’s off your record!

Whether you need a 991(c) or a more intensive section 18 expungement, we got ya! 👌🏻

08/10/2018

JP and I can’t wait... November 1, 2018 the Oklahoma Drug Trafficking statute is getting a much needed face lift! Many time offenders will no longer face mandatory prison sentences! 🙌🏻

08/07/2018

Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC updated their business hours.

Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC updated their business hours.

08/07/2018

Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC updated their website address.

Duncan & Hill Law Firm, PLLC updated their website address.