Drugs

Drug possession charges can turn your life upside down in an instant. In Burbank, understanding drug possession laws in Burbank could mean the difference between freedom and jail time, between keeping your job and losing everything you've worked for. At Simmrin Law Group, we've defended thousands of clients against drug possession charges in Burbank and throughout Los Angeles County. Our lead attorney, Michael Simmrin, has tried over 100 jury trials, giving us...

MDMA, also known as Ecstasy or Molly, is a synthetic drug that can have psychedelic and stimulating effects. Its ability to increase dopamine, serotonin, and other feel-good chemicals in the brain has made it a popular recreational drug.  However, MDMA is still an illegal substance in the United States, and possessing any amount may mean legal consequences.  Knowing about how this drug works and the health and legal risks that...

K2 is a psychoactive designer drug that consists of human-made chemicals sprayed onto dried plant material. The drug, sometimes referred to as “spice,” “fake weed,” or “synthetic marijuana,” can be smoked or used as a liquid in vaping devices. It may be marketed as a “natural” or “safe” alternative to cannabis. Regardless, K2 can have life-threatening effects on users.  Get legal help if you have been charged with a drug...

CBD products for pets are everywhere in California, from boutique pet stores to online shops promising relief for anxiety, pain, and seizures. However, many people worry about both the safety and legality of giving this substance to their pets. So, can you legally give CBD to your pet? Hemp-derived CBD products containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight are federally legal and are generally permitted for sale...

Before you pack anything in your carry-on or checked bag, it’s important to understand airport security rules. What’s legal at home may not be legal once you pass through airport security or cross state lines. So, can you legally fly with marijuana? No, you cannot fly with marijuana because the substance is illegal under federal law. Drug crimes related to air travel can have serious consequences. If you are facing...

Yes, according to some scientists, weed is a hallucinogen. Even so, not all forms of marijuana cause hallucinogen-like effects. People may experience hallucinations if they use marijuana. These hallucinations can be different from those that people are prone to experience if they take LSD, ecstasy, or other classic hallucinogens.  A Los Angeles marijuana cultivation defense lawyer can provide insights into whether weed is considered a hallucinogen. If you have been...

People often ask whether marijuana is a depressant because the effects can feel confusing. Some people feel calm, sleepy, or slowed down. Others feel more talkative, focused, or energized. These mixed reactions make it hard to place cannabis into a single category. The short answer is that marijuana can cause effects similar to those of a depressant, but it isn’t technically classified as a depressant. Its effects change based on...

Yes, for now, marijuana remains listed as a Schedule I controlled substance, even though the situation is actively changing. That single classification still influences how cannabis is studied, discussed by doctors, and treated under federal policy. For patients, workers, and businesses, this status shows up in everyday choices, sometimes in ways people do not notice right away. It can affect how research moves forward, what doctors are willing to discuss,...

The questions you should ask your marijuana lawyer include queries about their experience, federal and state legalization, cannabis-related criminal charges, and attorney fees. Cannabis laws continue to change across the country. While legalization has expanded in many states, federal law still treats marijuana as a Schedule I substance. That tension affects patients, consumers, licensees, and businesses in ways that are not always obvious at first. It is natural to have...

People often wonder whether weed, also called marijuana, can actually be addictive. These questions tend to come up as cannabis becomes easier to access and more visible in everyday life. Concerns usually grow from personal use or worry about how marijuana may affect someone close. Is weed addictive in a clinical sense? For some individuals, the answer is yes. While many people use cannabis without major issues, others develop patterns...