Posts in 2020

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 ...

Oct 05 Three Common DWI Defenses

Being arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal offense that can substantially impact your future. From ...