Blog Posts in 2015 Posted By Law Offices of Mark W. Girdner 16-Nov-2015 How Do Police Feel About Marijuana? A recent article from The Washington Post has gone viral, as a recent DEA survey revealed that marijuana is one of the lowest concerns of many law enforcement agencies. While this information isn’t particularly surprising, it does serve to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Mark W. Girdner 3-Nov-2015 Understanding California's Sentence Enhancements When a person is convicted of a crime, the sentence they will receive generally conforms to the sentencing guidelines in the California Penal Code. Based on certain facts or conditions, however, the judge may have the power to increase your sentence. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Offices of Mark Girdner 13-Oct-2015 Why Do I Need a Modesto Criminal Defense Lawyer? If you’ve been arrested or are facing criminal charges, you will need legal representation to defend your rights and freedom. For a wide variety of reasons, many people put off hiring an attorney until it’s absolutely necessary, and often ... Continue Reading