by Jason Swindle | Jul 29, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
Our judicial system is based on an adversarial model where the ultimate goal is to find the truth of an underlying matter. Direct examination, cross-examination, and the rules of evidence assist the judge and/or jury in determining what happened or what needs to...
by Jason Swindle | Jul 6, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense
If you have not seen the movie, “The Legend of Bagger Vance”, it may be a good idea to stop reading this column. It is one of the best movies ever produced and I do not want to give away the story to those who have not enjoyed it. Early 1900’s – Rannulph Junnah is a...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 28, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
Roe V. Wade Overturned WASHINGTON D.C. – June 24, 2022 – The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued perhaps the most important decision since 1973. The Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling which created a women’s...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 4, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, DUI
First, never drink and drive. If you choose to drink, stay home or make sure that you have a designated driver. We want for our community to be as safe as possible. Both sober and intoxicated drivers are pulled over by law enforcement every day. There is always...
by Jason Swindle | May 27, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense
This year, the General Assembly passed sweeping changes to the state’s mental health care system. HB 1013 was passed with a 54-0 vote in the Senate and a 166-0 vote in the House. “Hope won”, said House Speaker David Ralston, who led the measure. He said...
by Jason Swindle | Feb 21, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
Of all the criminal acts in Georgia, burglary is one of the most dangerous to the homeowner, community, and the perpetrator. Burglary in Georgia is separated into 1st and 2nd Degree: 1st Degree – This offense is completed when a person enters or remains within an...
by Jason Swindle | Jan 25, 2022 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
Over the years, criminal street gangs have spread out from Atlanta to west Georgia and the rest of the state. As a result, lawmakers have strengthened and broadened the law. Although very unwise, it is not illegal to belong to a gang. However, it is illegal to engage...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 28, 2021 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.” Proverbs 19:5 – In Georgia, and elsewhere, crime victims should always be given justice. I have been a victim of a residential burglary. I never knew the feeling of insecurity...
by Jason Swindle | Dec 16, 2021 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
COVID has had a huge impact on the criminal justice system. However, judges, lawyers, victims, defendants, and other litigants are working hard to relieve the backlog of cases across the state. There has been improvement every day. The judges, defense attorneys, and...
by Jason Swindle | Nov 22, 2021 | Articles, Criminal Defense
Kenosha, Wisconsin— August 25, 2020 Gaige Grosskreutz, Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, and Kyle Rittenhouse attend a protest over the police shooting of a black man named Jacob. But, the four are not together. Rittenhouse is alone. Trial testimony provided that Kyle...
