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...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 23, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“Who knows the depth of darkness that lurks in the black hearts of evil men?” – Anonymous. – May 26, 1953 – Cuba – A child is born on this beautiful island that is the economic jewel of the Caribbean. January 1, 1959 – Cuba – Brutal communist forces led by...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 17, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense
“Addiction is the only prison where the locks are on the inside.” – Author Unknown – Summer – 2022 – Carrollton, GA – I am preparing for court. Suddenly, I receive a devastating message. This is a message that no one would ever want to convey. But, it is...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 17, 2023 | Articles
Carrollton, GA – July 1999 – I am sitting on the law firm’s front porch after surviving the first year of law school with my mentor, Gerry Word. Gerry is the best criminal defense attorney in west Georgia and perhaps the state. As I eagerly listen to him describe how...
