by Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
In the areas of criminal law and procedure, there are easy topics and ones that are somewhat uncomfortable to talk about. Obviously, the area of sex offenses is the most difficult to discuss. That is probably why I rarely write columns on the subject. However, there...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 6, 2025 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a part of society. Criminal law is no exception. It represents a rapidly evolving and potentially dangerous path of legal and ethical discourse. AI is influencing various aspects of criminal justice, from...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 19, 2024 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
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...
by Jason Swindle | Nov 7, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“A promise is a cloud, fulfillment is rain.” – Author Unknown – Each year, there are thousands of Georgians who use poor judgment and are arrested on their first felony offense in their lives. This situation occurs across age, racial, and...
by Jason Swindle | Oct 13, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Family Law
“Parents need to make peaceful co-parenting a real goal because the emotional wounds caused in the heart of a child can last a lifetime.” The above quote is true. I have seen it too many times that I care to remember. The number of single-parent households in the...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 26, 2023 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“At this time, it really got us thinking: How is it this person has come to jail to get active for (mental health) services.” – Sheriff Ray Scifres – Hockley County, Texas – West Georgia – 2018 – A client, who has a dual diagnosis of mental illness...
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 | 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 | 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...
