Background
Smith is the son of former Michigan State Senator Virgil Smith.
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Virgil Smith
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Western Michigan University. Michigan State University.
Career
He served the three terms allowed under current term limits law. In 2010 he was elected to the Michigan Senate to fill the seat formerly held by Samuel "Buzz" Thomas, who left the Senate due to term limits. Smith did his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University earning a degree in political science.
He received his master"s degree in public administration at Western Michigan University.
Charges include felony firearm, felonious assault, malicious destruction of property and domestic violence. He is also expected to be due back in court for a probable cause conference on May 22, 2015.
A preliminary examination is also scheduled for May 29, 2015. Shooting Charges
Senator Virgil Smith JR was charge with felonious assault on May 10, 2015.
On February 11, 2016, Smith agreed to plead guilty to malicious destruction of personal property $20,000 or more.
Per his plea agreement, Smith will serve 10 months in the Wayne County Jail, resign from the state Senate and serve five years of probation where he will not be allowed to hold public office. At his March 14, 2016, sentencing, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Talon sentenced Smith but said it would be illegal for him to require Smith resign from office or not hold office during his probation. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said if Smith does not resign, her office would rescind Smith"s plea agreement.
Achievements
Membership
He was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008. In light of this, he was removed from his caucus leadership position and committee memberships, but remains a member of the Senate.
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Democratic party