Shannon Smith Law, PC - The Unhinged Lawyer

09/02/2026

The higher the stakes, the higher the standard.

Taking someone’s freedom is the most serious power the system has.

That is why criminal cases require proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Anything less is not enough.

09/01/2026

The interview isn't designed to help you. It's designed to build a case.

Too many people walk into a police interview believing they can explain everything and go home.

That's not how interrogations work.

Investigators are trained to get people talking. Every answer, every explanation, and every inconsistency can become part of the case against you.

If the police want to question you about a s*x crime, don't try to outsmart the process.

Get a lawyer. Then decide if you're saying anything at all.

09/01/2026

Michigan Wrongful Conviction Settlement Raises New Questions

A report highlights the serious issues of wrongful convictions and the implications of a Wrongful Conviction Settlement in Michigan.

08/31/2026

A second-degree criminal s*xual conduct charge in Michigan is a felony that can carry prison time and mandatory s*x offender registration.

These cases come with significant legal consequences.

Second degree criminal s*xual conduct is a felony in Michigan, with significant penalties and lasting effects on those involved in the case.

08/28/2026

When the stakes are high, clients deserve more than silence.

Clear communication. Real commitment. No being left in the dark.
That is the standard.

08/27/2026

Criminal cases don't start when charges are filed.

They start the moment an allegation is made.

That's when the stress begins. That's when decisions matter. That's when legal strategy can make the biggest difference.

The earlier you act, the more options you may have.

08/26/2026

Context is everything.

Not selected facts. Not isolated pieces of evidence. The full picture.

What was actually known. What was not.

Foreseeability is based on that moment, not what is claimed after.

08/25/2026

The worst time to figure out what to do is after your child starts talking.

When a school begins investigating allegations of s*xting, s*xual misconduct, or consent, the stakes are often much higher than parents realize.

The instinct is to cooperate immediately.

The smarter move is to understand the consequences before anyone makes a statement.

08/24/2026

A criminal accusation does not just bring legal consequences. It can threaten someone’s reputation, career, and future in an instant.

When the stakes are this high, a strong legal defense becomes essential.

Justice Doesn’t Intimidate Me. Neither Does Your Case. Call Now (248) 636-2595 2510 S. Telegraph Suite L290, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

08/21/2026

This recognition is based on the work.

Real cases. Real clients. Real results.

Named among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys.

That is the standard every case is held to.