Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice Former Macomb County prosecutor faces federal sentencing in April By: Alex Szwarc | C&G Newspapers | Published January 27, 2021 Eric Smith Advertisement “I deeply regret my actions and the shame I’ve brought to my wife, children, the office I spent nearly 30 years working for, and the people of Macomb County." Eric Smith, Ex-Macomb County Prosecutor MACOMB COUNTY — Eric Smith now has a felony conviction on his record. A plea hearing was held Jan. 27 before U.S. District Judge Linda Parker. The proceeding wa...