by Jason Swindle | Aug 27, 2023 | Articles
“The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.” — General and President Dwight Eisenhower – Politics is often ugly and dangerous. These hazards increase with being a public servant. It is often said that some who gain power develop a strong fear of...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 17, 2023 | Articles
For 49 years, I have been taught many things by the men in my family. But, I have always respected the advice of my Uncle Robin Worley the most. I have always been shocked at his fearlessness in the face of adversity and his ability to forgive others who had wronged...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 3, 2023 | Articles
“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth – Unlike my uncle, God did not choose to give me the gift of making music. But, He did give me the passion to listen. There is something about music that is healing to the spirit, body, mind,...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 26, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“At this time, it really got us thinking: How is it this person has come to jail to get active for (mental health) services.” – Sheriff Ray Scifres – Hockley County, Texas – West Georgia – 2018 – A client, who has a dual diagnosis of mental illness...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 25, 2023 | Articles
Recently, I was shocked when I opened an envelope from the county informing me that my home had increased in value by 100 percent in one year. Thus, my property taxes doubled as well. I have learned that many homeowners in Carroll County received similar surprising...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 7, 2023 | Articles
“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” – Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto – 19th Century – Japan – Japanese military leaders watch Western countries establish colonies in Asia and the Pacific to...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 22, 2023 | Articles
“The most valuable things in life are the things we cannot buy or replace.” – The title to this column is somewhat misleading. This parable from Jesus does not focus on a son. The focus is on the father and the powerful impact of grace. The Younger Son A Long...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 1, 2023 | Articles
“Much fear I sense in you.” – Yoda speaking to a young boy named Anakin Skywalker. – Anakin is a small boy who was born into slavery. He loves his mother and promises he will free her. His attachment to his mother will later unleash the rage that he keeps...
by Jason Swindle | May 12, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” – The late Carroll County Chief Magistrate Judge Alton P. Johnson – When a person is arrested, they will either receive a “pre-set bond” or must appear before a magistrate judge within 72 hours for...
by Jason Swindle | May 5, 2023 | Articles
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer – April 23, 1920 – A child is born in the heat and humidity...
