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...
by Jason Swindle | May 30, 2013 | Articles
My cellphone has become an essential tool in my professional, personal, and outdoor life. I can send emails, get weather reports, use Facebook, and many other things. I can also text message.Most of us use text messaging on a daily basis. It is an easy and efficient...
by Jason Swindle | May 24, 2013 | Articles
Since I quit drinking years ago; I am no longer personally concerned with the DUI limit in Georgia. I do not have an opinion on what the per se limit in Georgia should be. However, from a professional standpoint, I am concerned with DUI limits because many of my...
by Jason Swindle | May 16, 2013 | Articles
After practicing law for over 10 years and meeting with thousands of clients, I have learned about the importance of choosing the right lawyer for the right case. The beginning of the lawyer/client relationship sets the tone for the entirety of the case. Whether you...
by Jason Swindle | May 8, 2013 | Articles
Last month, the United States Supreme Court struck down a Missouri law that allowed officers to conduct warrantless blood tests on suspected DUI drivers.This decision will have little if any impact on Georgia DUI law because our state has already taken measures to...
by Jason Swindle | May 3, 2013 | Articles
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to interview one of our newest judges in the west Georgia area, Bill Hamrick. As many of you know, we have another judge who took the bench in January of this year. He is superior court Judge Emory Palmer.I recently had an...
by Jason Swindle | Apr 27, 2013 | Articles
Wise men have said that “confession of sins is good for the soul.” In a religious or family setting, this is certainly true. However, in the world of criminal justice, offering confessions or admissions of guilt to an investigator can have lifelong...
by Jason Swindle | Apr 16, 2013 | Articles
You have heard me mention in the past that “your home is your castle”. This is one of the foundational principles of living in a constitutional republic. But, what about garages and other attachments to a home?The Georgia Court of Appeals held last month...
