by Jason Swindle | Jul 25, 2023 | Articles
Recently, I was shocked when I opened an envelope from the county informing me that my home had increased in value by 100 percent in one year. Thus, my property taxes doubled as well. I have learned that many homeowners in Carroll County received similar surprising...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 7, 2023 | Articles
“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” – Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto – 19th Century – Japan – Japanese military leaders watch Western countries establish colonies in Asia and the Pacific to...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 22, 2023 | Articles
“The most valuable things in life are the things we cannot buy or replace.” – The title to this column is somewhat misleading. This parable from Jesus does not focus on a son. The focus is on the father and the powerful impact of grace. The Younger Son A Long...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 1, 2023 | Articles
“Much fear I sense in you.” – Yoda speaking to a young boy named Anakin Skywalker. – Anakin is a small boy who was born into slavery. He loves his mother and promises he will free her. His attachment to his mother will later unleash the rage that he keeps...
by Jason Swindle | May 12, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” – The late Carroll County Chief Magistrate Judge Alton P. Johnson – When a person is arrested, they will either receive a “pre-set bond” or must appear before a magistrate judge within 72 hours for...
by Jason Swindle | May 5, 2023 | Articles
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer – April 23, 1920 – A child is born in the heat and humidity...
by Jason Swindle | Apr 19, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
This year, the General Assembly was very cautious on passing new criminal laws that would significantly affect Georgia. However, three important bills will soon become law. Other bills, that will likely be introduced again, failed to get approval from both chambers....
by Jason Swindle | Apr 6, 2023 | Articles
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller – Over the past two years, west Georgia has seen a number of significant changes in the judiciary. We have a number of new judges including: Deah Warren – Superior Court Judge...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 17, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Law
“Use the darkness of your past to propel you to a brighter future.” ― Donata Joseph – The state of Georgia defines domestic violence as an act of “family violence.” The law protects against abuse among family members. You don’t...
by Jason Swindle | Mar 1, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates – Since COVID attacked the United States, the justice system, and other institutions have been working overtime to fully address the...
