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...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 10, 2017 | Articles
LAWYERS SERVE TODAY. I have heard my share of lawyer jokes over the years. They are some of my favorite jokes. We get our share of public criticism too. While some of this may be deserved, the clear majority of criticism is misplaced. The legal profession is in the...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 3, 2017 | Articles
A VISIT WITH LYNN WESTMORELAND. On Wednesday, Congressman Lynn Westmoreland spoke to the Carroll County Bar Association (CCBA). After deciding not to seek a 7th term representing the 3rd Congressional District of Georgia, which includes a large part of west Georgia,...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 19, 2017 | Articles
In Georgia, criminal laws are often misunderstood or just ignored. The laws addressing the act of stalking should not be in that category. Many good men and women go to jail because of stalking and the most serious version of this type of offense, aggravated stalking....
