by Jason Swindle | May 27, 2017 | Articles
GUN CASE IN THE JAYHAWK STATE Mac Pilgrim runs across some of the most interesting information. This week, he texted me a column from a newspaper in Kansas. The issue in the column is not well known today; but I expect it will receive widespread attention soon. Most...
by Jason Swindle | May 21, 2017 | Articles
WHY TRUMP WILL NOT BE IMPEACHED. As the allegations of misconduct by President Trump are constantly in the news, the word “impeachment” gets tossed around, implying that he is on the verge of being removed from office. While some congressmen know that...
by Jason Swindle | May 20, 2017 | Articles
Nevada likely to become second state to require police body camerasBy Tom James “Police officers in the state of Nevada may soon be required to wear body cameras under a measure that was sent on Thursday to Governor Brian Sandoval for his signature.The proposal,...
by Jason Swindle | May 14, 2017 | Articles
FIVE HISTORICAL PILLARS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Since the time of ancient civilizations, criminal laws have been distinctive for the grave consequences a member of a society or culture would face if he or she violated a law. With the exception of most monarchies,...
by Jason Swindle | May 7, 2017 | Articles
FROM GANGSTER TO LEGAL WARRIOR. David Lee Windecher is a friend, fellow criminal defense attorney, and brother in Christ. But, the man you see today is almost unrecognizable to the teen who was headed down the dark path of crime and perpetual incarceration....
by Jason Swindle | Apr 28, 2017 | Articles
MY VISIT WITH JUDGE CYNTHIA C. ADAMSAs I have mentioned many times, my favorite columns are the “interview columns” when I get to visit with a newly elected or appointed public servant and introduce them to the broad community. Last week, I had the honor...
by Jason Swindle | Apr 22, 2017 | Articles
THE TRUE SUPERHEROES. I grew up believing that football players, successful businessmen, and President Ronald Reagan defined the American hero. While I still love college football, appreciate the economic impact of strong business, and put the “Gipper” at...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles
GEORGIA’S BROADENED MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL An expansion of Georgia’s medical marijuana law passed on Thursday, March 30th 2017 from the state Senate, sending the bill to Gov. Nathan Deal for his signature.He is expected to sign the bill thus creating the...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 25, 2017 | Articles
CROSS THE RUBICON. 49 B.C. – Roman Province of GaulGaius Julias Caesar, the military governor of Gaul (an area covering most of modern day France) is encamped with his massive 13th Legion on the southern border of Gaul which touches northern Italy. The physical...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 17, 2017 | Articles
HEALING FAMILIES AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY. On May 6, 2017, the Carroll County Bar Association will be hosting the 1st Annual Kentucky Derby Fundraising Gala beginning at 4:30 PM at The Barn at Sierra Springs, 1075 Old Four Notch Road, Whitesburg, GA 30185.The proceeds...