by Jason Swindle | Oct 9, 2015 | Articles
When coming up with ideas for columns, I often look to men and women who possess great courage. This may be because I am oftentimes lacking in that area. The middle ages in Europe was a time when men shaped the world as we know it today. We have heard the stories of...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 3, 2015 | Articles
For the vast majority of our community, being arrested and placed in jail is the furthest thing from thought. However, many people have had loved ones, friends, or family placed in jail for an alleged crime. How do we treat these folks who have been arrested, but not...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 27, 2015 | Articles
Under most circumstances, a law enforcement officer cannot just perform a traffic stop on a vehicle. The officer must have what is called “reasonable, articulable suspicion” that a crime or traffic violation (such as DUI) has occurred or is occurring....
by Jason Swindle | Sep 20, 2015 | Articles
It has been a tough couple of weeks for our community. During that small time period, two legal warriors have passed away; Jim Hopkins and Allen Trapp. While the passing of both men has been a terrible loss for the legal community, the community as a whole has been...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 11, 2015 | Articles
ANOTHER WIN FOR CIVIL RIGHTS IN FLORIDAI did not realize this until today. Doctors in Georgia ask parents of patients whether they have firearms in the home. In the past, some citizens in Florida have had to undergo a barrage of gun ownership questions by their...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 5, 2015 | Articles
While Georgia has made significant progress with “aacountability courts” like drug and DUI courts, we are still lagging behind on perhaps the most important type of court; mental health courts. My experience shows a tremendous need for these types of...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 29, 2015 | Articles
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. -Paul’s letter to the Ephesians – 6:12 – Holy Bible...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 23, 2015 | Articles
On its face, I am a supporter for capital punishment. It is Biblically based, serves justice in some circumstances, and ends the lives of some of the most evil men roaming the face of the Earth.I care very little for the opinion of the international community, which...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 16, 2015 | Articles
A NEW HOPE. In 2012, I wrote a column on the aspect of hope in our lives. I also mentioned that the Rev. Tommy Greer believes that Satan has a shed where he keeps his tools of evil. Addiction, depression, hate, and anger are just a few of Satan’s precious items....
by Jason Swindle | Aug 9, 2015 | Articles
Everyone know that drinking and driving is a bad idea. However, the law changes every year (usually after July 1). The consequences change as well.The worst consequence is killing/seriously injuring someone else. The next is doing this to yourself. There are also...
