by Jason Swindle | Jan 29, 2014 | Articles
Case law has evolved over the years in the area of how juries are selected (or to be more accurate, deselected). Most of the general public knows that before a trial begins, each side “strikes” a number of jurors that they do not want for a variety of...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 25, 2014 | Articles
Sometimes I wonder which state I would want to live in if I was not happily entrenched in Carrollton, GA. Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, and Idaho come to mind. However, if I had to make this decision based on the quality of the judiciary, it would have to be the home...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 18, 2014 | Articles
Since the time of ancient civilizations, criminal laws have been distinctive for the uniquely serious potential consequences for failure to abide by the law of a specific culture or region of the world. With the exception of monarch, dictatorial and communist rule,...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 9, 2014 | Articles
While I normally write about Georgia law, particularly criminal law, there are some interesting new laws that will take effect this year. Historically, law and culture in the United States changes as more states adopt similar laws. While that may not be as true today...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 4, 2014 | Articles
I got the text message from Maryellen Simmons on January 1, 2014. Gerald Patrick Word Jr. “Patrick” had passed away. Don’t get Patrick confused with his father, Gerald Patrick Word Sr. Gerry Word is alive and well. I just like to use these formal...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 28, 2013 | Articles
As I write this column, I sit in one of the most gorgeous and rustic cabins in South Alabama. I am on a deer hunt on the outskirts of Selma, AL with the good folks at Tatum Creek Outfitters. This plantation offers everything a hunter could hope for; trophy bucks, an...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 20, 2013 | Articles
Governor Nathan Deal’s criminal justice reform council will propose a number of policy changes to the General Assembly next month. Most of these proposed changes will be focused on making it easier for rehabilitated criminals to obtain jobs and housing.First,...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 12, 2013 | Articles
Recently, I have been asked by law enforcement agencies to outline the duties and responsibilities of the county sheriff. I wrote about this issue last year. However, it seems that there is a stronger interest in this extremely important political, legal, and law...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 7, 2013 | Articles
I came up with this topic on my way back from Wedowee, AL on Saturday. I was thinking of some of the funniest scenes from movies over the years. One of the most well-known and funniest movies is “Meet the Parents.” The funniest part of the movie is when...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 3, 2013 | Articles
There is a very lucky man in Gwinnett County, Georgia today. Christopher Roesser is fortunate today because the Georgia Supreme Court utilized common sense to end this man’s seven year nightmare.This month, The Georgia Supreme Court held that Roesser, who was...
