On occasion, even careful, responsible people find themselves in need of a lawyer to assist them with the defense and resolution of traffic tickets, or criminal investigations and/or prosecutions. In all such cases, Flink Smith can help. 

Our attorneys have handled thousands of traffic matters, in just about every jurisdiction in the greater Capital District and the Northeastern Adirondacks, and we have established a reputation for firm, fair dealings with the prosecutors and judges with whom work.  We have excellent working relationships at all levels of the criminal justice system – law enforcement, prosecution and judiciary – which we bring to bear for the benefit of our clients.  While everyone knows we will accord them complete respect and consideration, we deal from a position of strength even when we know our client must plead to some charge.

 
 

When handling traffic citations, we are usually able to resolve the matter expeditiously on terms acceptable to our clients.  When necessary, our firm knows just what additional procedures should be pursued to enhance the client’s position.  Since we are recognized as a litigation firm, the courts and prosecutors recognize that we will try the case if we do not consider the plea offer appropriate, and we have done so when trial is warranted.
 
 


As regards criminal matters, again, our firm is well known to the District Attorneys and courts with whom we work, and we are usually able to resolve the matter to our client’s satisfaction without extended motion practice or trial.  Where investigation and defense is necessary, we have investigators ready to spring into action or, when indicated, we conduct the investigation ourselves.We use imagination, fact development and legal proceedings and/or research to strengthen our hand in our negotiations with the district attorneys and courts, who know we will be ready for trial if the matter cannot be resolved by plea disposition.
 
Please direct any inquiries regarding this practice area to Edward Flink at eflink@flinksmithlaw.com