by Jason Swindle | Aug 30, 2014 | Articles
Spring 1865 – South of the Shenandoah. The Commonwealth of Virginia, along with almost half of the other states in the former Union, are in open and full rebellion. General Robert Edward Lee commands the Army of Northern Virginia. He and his army have fought...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 24, 2014 | Articles
Recently, I took part in a meeting with a local superior court judge, a family lawyer, and two members of the district attorney’s office. I was under the impression that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss an issue relating to one of my clients. However,...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 16, 2014 | Articles
Recently, a DeKalb Co. judge declared a mistrial in a criminal case where four defendants were trespassing outside of a foreclosed home in Avondale Estates. I would normally feel good about hearing of such a victory for the defense team. However, this case...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 10, 2014 | Articles
In recent years, I have provided information to the public about the role of prosecutors. However, with political races in the west Georgia area and other developments happening with some of our local prosecutors, I thought that a refresher column about the role of...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 3, 2014 | Articles
In the Old Testament, much is written of Israelite judges who lead and serve their people. However, theses judges were very different from our modern judges who wear a black robe and oversee cases in a courtroom.A Biblical judge was a ruler, military leader, and...
