The Attorney Patrick Smith Show
The Attorney Patrick Smith Show
Attorney Patrick L. Smith was born in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Lake Region High School and went on to receive degrees in Political Science and Economics from Stetson University. He received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Patrick Smith is currently an attorney practicing in the fields of estate planning, corporations, and charitable giving. Patrick Smith…Social links:
Citizens Arrest in Florida: When Everyday People Can (and Can’t) Make an Arrest
On this Labor Day weekend edition of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith returns to the host chair after Maddie the Surfer Girl’s highly rated guest-hosting episode and dives deep into the laws of citizens arrest in Florida. Learn when a private citizen can legally detain someo…
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Maddie Takes the Mic: Model Senate History, Back-to-School Laws & Florida School Bus Rules
In a special birthday-gift episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Maddie the Surfer Girl takes the host chair for the entire show! Patrick is still in studio to handle legal questions, but Maddie runs the show from start to finish. She kicks things off with a deep dive into the history of Ste…
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Laws of Social Media: Facebook Jail, Instagram Rules, TikTok Bans & Flock Camera Drama
On this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith breaks down the laws of social media — the private terms of service that govern what you can (and cannot) post on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Learn the legal foundation that allows platforms to set their own rules (Sec…
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Surprise! That’s a Felony: Unexpected Florida Crimes + Things You Thought Were Felonies But Aren’t
On this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith breaks down Florida’s felony vs. misdemeanor framework and then reveals a long list of surprise felonies — everyday or unusual acts that carry serious prison time and you probably never expected. Learn why cow tipping, leav…
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Attorney Patrick Smith Live: Bulletproof Wills, Hazard Lights Law & Amendment 3
On this energetic episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, host Patrick Smith kicks things off with Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” as the perfect Florida Gators football anthem, then dives into practical advice on making a will far less vulnerable to challenges. Key tips include hiring a licens…
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Maddie’s 21st Birthday Extravaganza: Laws of Being 21, Surfing Rules, Olympics & Big Show Surprise
It’s a special pink-filled birthday edition of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show as the whole studio celebrates Maddie the Surfer Girl turning 21! The crew wears pink, Isaiah rocks a “Happy 21st” sticky note, and the show is packed with birthday wishes, legal insights, and one big surprise. Patrick …
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Amending the Amendment Process: Fixing Article V + Top 10 Non-Lawyer Legal Advice Sources
On this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, special guest Dean Benjamin Barros of Stetson Law School joins Patrick for a deep dive into his proposed “Amendment on Amendments” — a thoughtful reform of Article V designed to make the U.S. Constitution slightly easier to propose and clarify the…
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Bad Neighbors & Florida Law: Nuisance, Spite Fences, HOA Rules & Celebrity Feuds
On this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith tackles the timeless problem of bad neighbors under Florida law. Learn practical steps for handling noise complaints, property code violations, hoarding, and more — from documenting incidents and reporting to code enforcemen…
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Bleep This: How Censorship Fails on Terrestrial Radio + Supreme Court Updates
Attorney Patrick Smith threads the needle on this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, exploring the razor’s edge of First Amendment rights, FCC regulations, and broadcast censorship. Break down the key distinctions between profanity, indecency, and obscenity (including the Miller Test), ma…
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Happy Independance Day 250th Birthday Special
On this special, Patrick celebrates the nation with patriotic greetings, shares his safe fireworks viewing from home, and thanks fill-in co-hosts. The show highlights the bravery of the Founding Fathers by detailing the British laws they broke to create the U.S.—most notably high treason (punishabl…
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