Case Wins


At the Smith Law Firm, we get results. We have represented thousands of clients over 30 years in extremely difficult and scary circumstances. By always preparing, knowing our cases and clients, and using skilled advocacy, we have achieved optimal results:


NOT GUILTY

CSC-1ST (25-YEAR MINIMUM) - Van Buren County

 

Our client was charged with sexual penetrating a young child. Following a week-long Jury Trial, our client was found not guilty and did not have to serve a minimum of 25 years in prison.


NOT GUILTY

ASSAULT & BATTERY - Ottawa County

 

Our client was charged with kissing an underage girl on the lips at a soccer game. Following a Jury Trial, our client was found not guilty.          


NOT GUILTY

MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY - Ottawa County

 

Our client was charged with MDOP of his ex-girlfriend’s residence. Following a Jury Trial, our client was found not guilty.


NOT GUILTY

USE OF COCAINE - USMC

 

My client was charged with Use of Cocaine. After asserting the defense of innocent ingestion at a General Court Martial, the Members Panel (Jury) found my client not guilty.


NOT GUILTY

TORTURE/HAZING - USMC

 

My client was charged as a Drill Instructor torturing and hazing his recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Following a Members Panel (Jury Trial), my client was found not guilty of all charges.


NOT GUILTY

ASSAULT & BATTERY - Ottawa County

 

Our client was charged with assaulting her roommate by knocking the phone out of her hand during an argument. After two days of trial, the Judge found our client not guilty of assault or assault and battery.


DISMISSED

OWI - Allegan County

 

My client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) following a roll-over accident. My client was also cited for an Implied Consent Refusal (refusing the offered chemical test by police). After determined and zealous advocacy, the OWI and Implied Consent Refusal cases were dismissed.


DISMISSED

Minor In Possession (MIP) - Alcohol - Ottawa County

 

My client was charged with MIP. After filing and litigating motions, the MIP charge was dismissed.


DISMISSED

Accosting Minor for Immoral Purposes Investigation - Van Buren County

 

My client was investigated by the Michigan State Police for propositioning an 11-year-old girl for sexual relations. After conducting a thorough investigation, no charges were filed against my client and the investigation was dismissed.


DISMISSED

CSC Investigation - Ottawa County

 

My client was being investigated for criminal sexual conduct (CSC), i.e., sexually molesting a young girl at his wife’s childcare business. After conducting our own investigation, the client was never charged with a crime and the investigation was dismissed.


DISMISSED

CSC Investigation - Ottawa County

 

My client was investigated for criminal sexual conduct of his baby girl (by ex-girlfriend/mother). Following a thorough investigation, no charges were issued and the investigation was dismissed.


DISMISSED

CSC Investigation - Kent County

 

My client was investigated for criminal sexual conduct of a 14-year-old girl and sex trafficking. After conducting our own investigation, no charges were issued and the investigation was dismissed.


DISMISSED 

CSC Investigation - Ottawa County

 

My client was accused of “date-rape” of a woman who he met online. After conducting our own investigation, no charges were issued and the investigation was dismissed.


DISMISSED           

Felony Larceny - Kalamazoo County

 

My client was investigated as a Bank Teller at her bank for stealing large sums of money. After conducting our own investigation, no charges were issued and the investigation was dismissed.


DISMISSED

Felony Malicious Destruction of Property - Ottawa County

 

My client was investigated for slashing 4 tires on a vehicle. After a detailed investigation and negotiation, no charges were issued and the investigation was dismissed. 


DISMISSED

CSC Investigation - Ottawa County

 

My client was accused of sexually penetrating and touching his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter. After conducting our own investigation, no charges were issued and the investigation was closed.


REDUCED CHARGES      

1st Degree Murder - Ottawa County

 

My client was charged with 1st Degree Murder (life-sentence without possibility of parole) for shooting and killing his wife with a high-powered rifle at close range. Following a week-long Jury Trial, my client was acquitted of 1st Degree Murder and found guilty of the lesser-included offense of 2nd Degree Murder.