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Jan 29 What's the Difference between Assault & Battery?

Here’s a piece of trivia that’s not so trivial: There’s actually no criminal law in New York that outlaws “battery.” But before ...

Dec 21 What is the Difference Between Reasonable Suspicion & Probable Cause?

There are two legal concepts police officers must establish in order to detain someone, arrest someone, or conduct a search and ...

Dec 14 Misdemeanor & Felony Classes in New York

There are two main types of crimes in New York: misdemeanors and felonies. Although a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, a ...

Nov 23 What If I'm Arrested for Cocaine Possession in New York?

Cocaine is one of the most popular recreational drugs in the United States. Derived from the leaves of a coca plant, “coke” or ...

Nov 16 What If a Commercial Driver Gets a DWI in New York?

Whether they operate a semi-truck or a bus, commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders earn a living driving large vehicles that ...

Oct 28 Sole Custody vs. Joint Custody

At O'Brien & Wood PLLC, we understand that child custody matters can lead to contentious legal battles between parents. When ...