Eric J. Smith (Michigan politician)

Eric J. Smith
Prosecuting Attorney of Macomb County
Personal details
Alma mater Central Michigan University
Detroit College of Law
Profession Attorney
Website Prosecutor's Website

Eric Smith is the Prosecuting Attorney of Macomb County, Michigan

Personal life and education

Smith earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a JD from Detroit College of Law.[1]

Career

Before becoming Prosecuting Attorney, Smith worked in other positions in the Macomb County prosecuting department, including chief of the sex crimes division. Smith was elected Prosecuting Attorney in 2004 and re-elected in 2008.[2] Smith was elected to a third term in 2012. Smith gained notoriety in 2007 due to the Tara Grant murder case.[3]

Smith left an angry voice mail on Republican James Perna's voice mail. Smith later apologized to Perna and the two privately resolved the issue.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Eric J. Smith". Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Arboscelo, Christy (14 September). "Macomb County Candidates Square Off in Debates". New Baltimore-Chesterfield. Retrieved 14 September 2013. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ↑ Hansen, Ronald J. (14 March 2007). "Macomb's next generation of crime fighters". The Detroit News. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "James Perna drops complaint against Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith". Macomb Daily News. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2013.