by Jason Swindle | Dec 3, 2013 | Articles
One of the most misunderstood and difficult term to explain is the concept of reasonable doubt.Yet, the requirement that guilt of a criminal charge be established by proof beyond a reasonable doubt dates at least from our early years as a Nation. I am sure that the...
by Jason Swindle | Nov 14, 2013 | Articles
NO CONTEST MEANS NO GUN LICENSE. Earlier this month, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion that restricted the right of Georgians to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment.In Georgia, a person cannot possess a firearm if he or she is a convicted felon....
by Jason Swindle | Nov 6, 2013 | Articles
One of the most misunderstood and difficult term to explain is the concept of reasonable doubt.Yet, the requirement that guilt of a criminal charge be established by proof beyond a reasonable doubt dates at least from our early years as a Nation. I am sure that the...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 29, 2013 | Articles
In prior columns, I have justifiably praised our governor for his bold and courageous efforts in advocating for the need of mental health courts across our state. This fledgling idea has taken off. Today, there are multiple counties that have mental health courts in...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 16, 2013 | Articles
As I write this column, I am sitting alone beside the campfire well before dawn in the Georgia wilderness. You will not find a more serene and spiritual place. As I feel the presence of my Creator, the topic of my next column becomes apparent.I don’t suppose...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 9, 2013 | Articles
When I was a third year law student working in the Carroll County District Attorney’s Office, one of my duties was to present criminal cases to the grand jury. At the time, I thought it was an awesome experience. However, I was unaware of the historical...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 2, 2013 | Articles
First, I would like to point out that a “police state” is not a society where we have good policing. It is also not a concept that our Founding Fathers envisioned for our country. Additionally, the United States is not currently a police state. However,...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 27, 2013 | Articles
On September 10, 2013, I found myself atop the state’s judicial building right outside the chambers of the Georgia Supreme Court. It is a very long story; and the case is still pending so I will not to comment on the facts or particulars of the case. (The...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 20, 2013 | Articles
As strange as that may seem to some folks, it is true. The United States of America is not and has never been a democracy. It is what is known as a Constitutional Republic.There is a big difference.First, the Pledge of Allegiance refers to our country as a Republic....
by Jason Swindle | Sep 15, 2013 | Articles
Over the years, I have fielded a number of questions relating to time constraints that prosecutors have in bringing formal charges in a criminal case. As with most aspects of criminal procedure in Georgia, there are checks and balances that limit the power of the...
