by Jason Swindle | Apr 12, 2014 | Articles
It has been some months since I chose to interview a public official. However, interview columns are probably my favorite pieces of writing. Since turkey season and an April full of jury trial weeks is in full swing, I chose to speak with a close friend who is easily...
by Jason Swindle | Apr 5, 2014 | Articles
In recent years, I have noticed that I generally respond differently to challenges and difficult situations that life brings forth. I have learned (the hard way at times) that God is in control of our lives and wants for us to build a personal relationship with him...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 26, 2014 | Articles
You may notice that I use the term “you” in the above title. This is because anyone anywhere in Georgia can be arrested for anything. It does not matter whether you are innocent or guilty of a crime. The standard for a law enforcement officer to obtain a...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 20, 2014 | Articles
The never ending debate over immigration reform has infiltrated the area of attorney bar admissions in the United States. In our sister state to the south, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 7th that Tampa immigrant, Jose Godinez-Samperio, cannot...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 12, 2014 | Articles
As spring begins to swing into the southeast, you may start noticing political signs in the west Georgia and metro area asking you to vote for a particular judge. That is because most judges in Georgia are elected by the people in non-partisan races. This is contrary...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 7, 2014 | Articles
As I have said in many prior columns, substance abuse and/or mental health problems are substantial contributing factors to crimes committed in the west Georgia community. For years, the criminal justice system had the wrong approach in dealing with these...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 26, 2014 | Articles
A pro-Second Amendment decision recently came down from one of the most unlikely appellate courts in the Republic; the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The 9th Circuit is considered to be the most liberal court in the federal judiciary. It also has a history of hostility...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 21, 2014 | Articles
I have heard my share of lawyer jokes over the years. We get our share of public criticism too. While some of this may be deserved, many in our community do not realize that my colleagues donate thousands of hours each year by providing pro bono publico services to...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 15, 2014 | Articles
First, I want to be extraordinarily careful at the outset of this column. The subject matter to be discussed is very informative and should be known by our citizens. The use of force, particularly deadly force in any circumstance can subject a person to criminal...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 8, 2014 | Articles
I hope that it is still well known across the country that our laws, Constitution, and framework of government were built on Judeo-Christian principles. This is a fact that is not subject to debate.Our country was also created out of the idea of religious freedom. Our...
