by Jason Swindle | Jul 17, 2026 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
I am a father, supporter of law enforcement, and protector of the Constitution. I also believe that some people need to be in jails or prison. Murderers, child molesters, rapists, etc. deny our people the right to be free from unspeakable violence. However, the United...
by Jason Swindle | Jun 18, 2026 | Articles, Criminal Law
“Capital punishment is neither cruel nor unusual.” Michael J. Knowles – 1998 – State of Alabama – Jeffrey Lee is arrested for murder. Prosecutors say that he shot and killed Jimmy Ellis, a store owner, and Elaine Thompson, an employee, while attempting to rob a...
by Jason Swindle | May 28, 2026 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
“The wisdom of our ages and the blood of our heroes have been devoted to the attainment of trial by jury. It should be the creed of our political faith.” – Thomas Jefferson – Based on my experience, not everyone gets excited to receive a jury summons in...
by Jason Swindle | May 26, 2026 | Articles, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, DUI
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 Admin | Aug 22, 2025 | Articles, Criminal Law
2024 – WASHINGTON, DC – Our capital city has the fourth highest homicide rate of 27.3 per 100,000 residents per year. That is nearly six times higher than New York City and also higher than Atlanta, Chicago, and Compton. If Washington, D.C. was a state, it would...
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...
