by Jason Swindle | Aug 18, 2013 | Articles
In Georgia, there are a number of different pleas that a defendant can enter in a criminal case. Most pleas are guilty or not guilty. However, there is a special type of plea that can be tendered under certain circumstances. It is commonly referred to as an...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 3, 2013 | Articles
A federal appeals court in New Orleans recently held that law enforcement officers do not need to obtain a warrant to gather records detailing a cell phone’s location. In justifying its ruling, a divided United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit said...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 26, 2013 | Articles
Over the years, I have learned that some of the “little things” can make a bigger impact on a case than you might expect. One of those “little things” is simply preparing yourself for a court appearance.Whether you are a client, witness, or...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 17, 2013 | Articles
One of the greatest Americans to ever live was Civil War General Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870). His name will forever be remembered as the honorable military commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.But how did this son of...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 10, 2013 | Articles
I am almost hesitant to write this column because the information you are about to receive is not widely known and will be shocking to some. However, I do think that the public should be aware of how our rights under the 2nd Amendment can be affected by our...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 4, 2013 | Articles
Over the past 5-6 years, I have noticed that there has been a significant increase in the number of property crimes in the west Georgia area. Burglaries, thefts, and illegal “scrapping” have been on the rise.I had an opportunity to ask Rett Harmon, 2013...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 30, 2013 | Articles
Last week, the United States Supreme Court issued two of the most controversial opinions we have seen in years. I cannot remember a time when so many Americans were either upset or happy about events that happened in Washington that did not involve a Presidential...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 20, 2013 | Articles
I have been asked the above question numerous times throughout my career. It is a fair question and one that can easily be answered based on my world view and religious beliefs.First, I truly enjoy the work that I do. To me, there is nothing more interesting than...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 12, 2013 | Articles
Last month, the United States Supreme Court made a ruling on a case that pitted modern law enforcement tools versus ancient privacy rights. In Maryland v. King, the Court held that police can collect DNA from people arrested but not yet convicted of serious crimes....
by Jason Swindle | Jun 6, 2013 | Articles
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to interview Georgia’s governor. As you might guess, I was most interested in the criminal justice reforms that he and his administration have spearheaded since he took office.I was under the impression that Governor Deal...
