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....
by Jason Swindle | Feb 10, 2017 | Articles
THE EMPTY CHAIR. In the inner sanctuary of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), there is an empty chair. The man or woman who will soon occupy this chair will wield the power to slightly shift the Court to the right or left. But, a slight shift makes all...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 28, 2017 | Articles
THE MOST POWERFUL HUMAN ADVERSARY. I have practiced long enough to watch children grow into adults and forge their own paths. It is pleasing to see so many thriving young people in our community. But, because of the nature of my practice, I also see children and young...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 14, 2017 | Articles
IMPLIED CONSENT IN DUI CASES. There is a fair amount of confusion regarding what is called implied consent (IC) in DUI investigations. First, as I always point out, there is a very simple rule that if followed can avoid 100% of DUI arrests. If you drink even 1 beer...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 7, 2017 | Articles
MY INTERVIEW WITH OUR CONGRESSMAN DREW FERGUSON. This week, I had the opportunity to interview our freshman Congressman from the 3rd Congressional District of Georgia, Drew Ferguson IV. The 3rd Congressional District is arguably the most conservative seat in the U.S....
by Jason Swindle | Jan 1, 2017 | Articles
NO MORE RESOLUTIONS. It is sad, frustrating, and annual that most people, including me, cannot keep their New Year’s Resolution(s). People have, for example, been determined to quit eating sugar, get more exercise, quit smoking, or make other changes to...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 17, 2016 | Articles
THE GREATEST MAN I EVER KNEW. I have met and known many people over the years. The diversity of people and their personalities make our journey in life more colorful. Some folks stand out more than others. Some aspects of character are more important than others. But,...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 10, 2016 | Articles
LAWYERS SERVEDecember seems to be an appropriate time to address a little-known aspect of generosity in our state.Lawyers serve their communities. I have heard my share of lawyer jokes over the years. I never get “offended.” Some of them have more truth...
by Jason Swindle | Nov 19, 2016 | Articles
A BELT OF GREEN. The other day, I took an hour walk through the woods near our lake house in Wedowee, AL. Truthfully, I was scouting for deer. I was looking for trails, food sources, and most importantly, water. When I returned home, I reflected on the afternoon and...
