by Jason Swindle | Aug 25, 2012 | Articles
When Gov. Deal signed Georgia’ Immigration Law, I believed that most, if not all, would be deemed constitutional. While the United States Supreme Court has struck down some insignificant sections, the most important measures have passed constitutional muster.In...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 19, 2012 | Articles
Today, most Georgians are very concerned about the direction that this country is taking. National politics and government seem to dominate the nature of many conversations. This is particularly true in an election year when America decides whether we are a free...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 12, 2012 | Articles
One of the most sad and difficult types of cases that I handle is when a young man is charged with a serious crime and there is overwhelming evidence to support the charged crime. While there are many options to incarceration, sometimes the prosecutor simply will not...
by Jason Swindle | Aug 5, 2012 | Articles
I had a man call me last week about a horrible tale involving the death of his son. Without going into the details, his son had died after ingesting some form of “synthetic marijuana.” Synthetic marijuana is a substance that claims to be legal while...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 30, 2012 | Articles
I will first point out that there is a very simple rule that if followed can avoid 100% of DUI alcohol related arrests. If you drink even 1 beer and decide that you need to go somewhere, either get someone to drive or stay where you are. Trying to calibrate the way...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 30, 2012 | Articles
Around 2000 years ago in the Roman province of Judea, a death penalty trial took place that entirely changed the world. During the Passover celebration, Jews gathered by the thousands in the ancient city of Jerusalem. During this festival, Jesus of Nazareth and his...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 30, 2012 | Articles
At the end of May each year, I seem to get a little depressed for a couple of weeks. This is probably because turkey season in Georgia usually ends on May 15 and the woods have become hot and uncomfortable to navigate.From late April until the middle of May, I am...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 30, 2012 | Articles
From a criminal procedure standpoint, one of the most important aspects of the 6th Amendment is the right to counsel. Case law over the years has consistently held that counsel must be effective during criminal trials in order for convictions of defendants to be...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 30, 2012 | Articles
From what I have been told, little is known about the tremendous effort exerted by law enforcement officers who are seeking to eradicate the marketing, trafficking, and distribution of illegal drugs that flow in and out of the State of Georgia. Over the years,...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 30, 2012 | Articles
A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled recently ruled that judges cannot impose mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole on some juveniles convicted of homicide.This has been a very controversial subject over the years. It has also been an issue that I...
