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...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 26, 2014 | Articles
The death penalty in the United States has an interesting history full of twists and turns. Today, this ultimate human punishment is a legal sentence in 32 states, and in the federal civilian and military legal systems. Its application is limited by the Eighth...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 19, 2014 | Articles
It is 4:00 am at Lake Martin as I recover from a back injury playing in the ferocious and competitive Father/Son Golf Tournament that Ralph Fleck has hosted for over 2 decades. Tommy Greer, Jon Greer, and Bob Burton are comfortably sleeping in our condo.However, I am...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 11, 2014 | Articles
Recently, there have been significant changes in attitudes toward marijuana nationwide.Since 1996, 23 states across the country and the District of Columbia have legalized comprehensive access to medical marijuana. Two states have decriminalized the drug...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 3, 2014 | Articles
The 32nd president of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, is one of the most famous people to have ever lived on earth. While I strongly disagree with most of his political philosophy, I have always admired his resolve as our War President during...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 28, 2014 | Articles
2014 has been a historic year for civil rights in Georgia. House Bill 60 (HB 60), which has already been signed by Governor Deal, extends Georgians rights under the 2nd Amendment.This is a very lengthy bill. However, below is a summary of some of the more important...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 14, 2014 | Articles
July. 1983 – Berrien County, Georgia.I am 9 years old; 1 year older than my first born son, Jason W. Swindle Jr. (Jake). Ronald Wilson Reagan is serving his first term in the White House. This month I will begin to understand the rise of the 3rd German Reich and...
