by Jason Swindle | Sep 14, 2014 | Articles
I think that most prosecutors and judges would agree with me when I say that domestic violence is one of the top problems that we face as a society. Perhaps it is number.Domestic violence is also not an uncommon occurrence. In the practice of law, I represent...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 6, 2014 | Articles
Rand Paul, the junior senator from Kentucky, seems to be making a lot of sense these days. His frequent speaking engagements also lend credibility to the rumors that he will be running for president in 2016.However, his current message on criminal justice issues is a...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 30, 2014 | Articles
Spring 1865 – South of the Shenandoah. The Commonwealth of Virginia, along with almost half of the other states in the former Union, are in open and full rebellion. General Robert Edward Lee commands the Army of Northern Virginia. He and his army have fought...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 24, 2014 | Articles
Recently, I took part in a meeting with a local superior court judge, a family lawyer, and two members of the district attorney’s office. I was under the impression that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss an issue relating to one of my clients. However,...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 16, 2014 | Articles
Recently, a DeKalb Co. judge declared a mistrial in a criminal case where four defendants were trespassing outside of a foreclosed home in Avondale Estates. I would normally feel good about hearing of such a victory for the defense team. However, this case...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 10, 2014 | Articles
In recent years, I have provided information to the public about the role of prosecutors. However, with political races in the west Georgia area and other developments happening with some of our local prosecutors, I thought that a refresher column about the role of...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 3, 2014 | Articles
In the Old Testament, much is written of Israelite judges who lead and serve their people. However, theses judges were very different from our modern judges who wear a black robe and oversee cases in a courtroom.A Biblical judge was a ruler, military leader, and...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 26, 2014 | Articles
The death penalty in the United States has an interesting history full of twists and turns. Today, this ultimate human punishment is a legal sentence in 32 states, and in the federal civilian and military legal systems. Its application is limited by the Eighth...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 19, 2014 | Articles
It is 4:00 am at Lake Martin as I recover from a back injury playing in the ferocious and competitive Father/Son Golf Tournament that Ralph Fleck has hosted for over 2 decades. Tommy Greer, Jon Greer, and Bob Burton are comfortably sleeping in our condo.However, I am...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 11, 2014 | Articles
Recently, there have been significant changes in attitudes toward marijuana nationwide.Since 1996, 23 states across the country and the District of Columbia have legalized comprehensive access to medical marijuana. Two states have decriminalized the drug...
