by Jason Swindle | Mar 7, 2013 | Articles
The role of the lawyer in America has changed over the past 200 years. Before the American Civil War, lawyers generally viewed themselves as peacemakers as well as litigators. This view was shared by the general public as well.Abraham Lincoln was a shining example of...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 1, 2013 | Articles
Over the years, I have been asked hundreds of times about the purpose of various steps in the prosecution of a criminal defendant. These questions have been asked by clients, witnesses, alleged victims, jurors, and other lawyers. That covers just about every type of...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 21, 2013 | Articles
Last week, I learned about the death of a criminal defense lawyer in Atlanta. He was only 58 years old. The cause of death has been reported as being a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. I was shocked.I was shocked because I had met this lawyer and had been to...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 15, 2013 | Articles
As a threshold matter, I need to make it clear that I am a lawful gun owner and firm supporter of the 2nd Amendment. I own guns to hunt, protect myself, and protect my family. I have guns in my home and office. I am also the father of two young boys. Jake, who is...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 9, 2013 | Articles
It is a common belief in society that once a person is charged with a crime, they will either be found innocent or guilty of that particular offense. This is true in many criminal cases. However, there are just as many, if not more situations, when a person will enter...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 1, 2013 | Articles
One of my favorite tasks is interviewing our local judges and elected officials. I have interviewed a number of our judges in the past and authored columns based on those interviews. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to speak with one of our newest judges in west...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 25, 2013 | Articles
PROFILES IN COURAGE – CLARENCE THOMAS. As a lawyer, it is quite natural to think about whom in my profession I admire the most. For me, it has always been United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.Justice Thomas was born on June 23, 1948 in Pin point,...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 16, 2013 | Articles
The Georgia Supreme Court issued a powerful 4th Amendment decision on January 7th where the Court unanimously reversed the Court of Appeals regarding the reach of a judges’ power to issue wiretap warrants.Wiretap warrants are an essential tool for law...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 10, 2013 | Articles
One of the biggest problems that some of our citizens face when they are arrested for a crime is the difficulty in obtaining employment. I have spoken with and counseled hundreds of people who have sought to have their records expunged in order to get on with their...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 2, 2013 | Articles
Our judicial system is based on an adversarial model where the ultimate goal is to find the truth of an underlying disputed matter. Direct examination, cross-examination, and the rules of evidence assist the judge or jury in determining what happened or what needs to...
