by Jason Swindle | Mar 2, 2020 | Articles
Testifying in front of a jury is one of the most stressful situations a person can experience. Witnesses, particularly a defendant or alleged victim, are under unforgiving scrutiny. Below are the most common ways our bodies can undermine what we actually say....
by Jason Swindle | Feb 17, 2020 | Articles
First, never drink and drive. If you choose to drink, stay home or make sure that you have a designated driver. We want for our community to be as safe as possible. Both sober and intoxicated drivers are pulled over by law enforcement every day. While most...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 10, 2020 | Articles
Recently, a Kansas man involved in a custody case made a suggestion that startled the lawyers and the judge. He requested a trial by combat. He got the idea from a 2016 case out of New York, in which a lawyer also requested a trial by combat. In that case, Richard...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 3, 2020 | Articles
2011 – Municipal Court of Villa Rica, Ga. – I am waiting to discuss my case with the prosecutor. As I sit and gather notes, I notice a female police officer enter the room. She seemed to be quiet and very reserved. Later, I would find out that my impression...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 27, 2020 | Articles
It has been awhile since I wrote about Jesus Christ. As I have mentioned in previous columns, I do not have formal Biblical training, am not a minister, nor hold any educational degrees in Christianity or theology. I am an imperfect Christian who...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 21, 2020 | Articles
“When privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy.” Phil Zimmerman Since the internet changed the way we work, communicate, socialize, and conduct other tasks, our privacy has become more at risk every day. We have to install things like spyware,...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 6, 2020 | Articles
At the outset, I want to point out that possession of marijuana is still illegal in Georgia. The information in this column does not condone its possession, use, or distribution. There can be serious consequences for those who associate themselves with...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 30, 2019 | Articles
“You can throw your hands up. You can beat the clock. You can move a mountain. You can break rocks. You can be a master. Don’t wait for luck. Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself standing in the hall of fame. And...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 23, 2019 | Articles
“I, for one, stand determined not to let this happen! Our voice will be heard, and we will fight back against this partisan, unfair and corrupt impeachment process.” Congressman Drew Ferguson – December 18 th , 2019 – Floor of the United States House of...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 16, 2019 | Articles
“Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed, in all of its forms; greed for life, for money, for love, for knowledge has marked the upward surge of mankind.” Quote from Gordon Gekko in the 1987 movie Wall Street. Had Gordon Gekko...
