by Jason Swindle | Nov 3, 2012 | Articles
In Georgia, there is no evidentiary form of protection for alleged victims of crimes than the Rape Shield statute. It supersedes all other evidentiary exceptions except when evidence is introduced to explain events surrounding an alleged crime. (This is called res...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 24, 2012 | Articles
Thermal imaging technology has advanced rapidly and significantly in recent years. There are many helpful uses for this technology such as locating lost children, mental health patients and those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. It can also be used for...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 18, 2012 | Articles
With the presidential election around the corner including two candidates with vastly different levels of concern about national security, I thought it would be appropriate to touch on the issue of search and seizures at our national borders.I would venture to say...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 13, 2012 | Articles
For decades, there has been criticism, court challenges, and landmark rulings regarding how jury pools in each county are composed. I can actually think of numerous examples of when citizens have complained to me about being called for jury duty way too...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 11, 2012 | Articles
One of the most misunderstood concepts of DUI law in Georgia is that a person cannot be convicted of DUI if that person “blows under 0.08″. While it is true that many DUIs are reduced to reckless driving or dismissed when a chemical test shows that a...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 27, 2012 | Articles
From the standpoint of the defense, and sometimes the prosecution, the issue of bond is almost always the very first problem to address in a criminal prosecution.Oftentimes, the accused will be given a pre-set bond after the arrest and booking procedures are complete....
by Jason Swindle | Sep 23, 2012 | Articles
On January 1, 2013, the Georgia evidence code will be substantially changed. Most of these changes are probably not that interesting to the general public. The changes will simply mirror the federal rules of evidence.However, one change will have a major impact on the...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 13, 2012 | Articles
As I was finishing my workout today at the gym, a man whom I have never met politely approached me with a question. He was a Carrollton resident and worked as a police officer for an unnamed metro county police department.This officer was clearly concerned about an...
by Jason Swindle | Sep 11, 2012 | Articles
Over the years, I have made many motions for mistrials, appealed motions for mistrials, and had some mistrials granted in cases. Motions for mistrials are quite common in criminal trial practice. However, I have found that the concept of the mistrial as it relates to...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 31, 2012 | Articles
On October 18, 2012, our community will be holding one of the most critical educational opportunities that exists today. The Carroll Meth Awareness Coalition (CMAC) will be hosting their annual Drug Awareness / Meth Summit at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton...
