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 amendment process, striking a better balance between stability and democratic adaptability.

Patrick also reveals the Top 10 places people turn for legal advice from non-attorneys (friends & family, Google, social media, AI, Reddit, court clerks, police officers, financial pros, real estate agents, and TV/movies) — and why most of them can land you in trouble.

Plus:
Follow-ups on last week’s spite fence doctrine and censorship discussions (including emoji regulation and Maddie’s take on “It’s a Small World” as the ultimate neighbor-annoying song)
Listener calls on constitutional changes, term limits, and more
Estate planning tips, including the popular “Mama & Papa Bear” packages for college-bound adult children
Studio fun with Isaiah, Spike, and clips from Maddie the Surfer Girl

Whether you’re a constitutional law nerd or just want practical legal guidance, this episode delivers insight, humor, and real-world takeaways.

🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK Catch Maddie’s after-show Monday on socials!

#Constitution #ArticleV #AmendmentProcess #LegalAdvice #StetsonLaw #DeanBarros #AttorneyPatrickSmith #EstatePlanning #FirstAmendment #SpiteFence #FloridaLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #DontAskGoogle #LegalPodcast

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 &ldquo;Amendment on Amendments&rdquo; &mdash; a thoughtful reform of Article V designed to make the U.S. Constitution slightly easier to propose and clarify the amendment process, striking a better balance between stability and democratic adaptability.
Patrick also reveals the Top 10 places people turn for legal advice from non-attorneys (friends &amp; family, Google, social media, AI, Reddit, court clerks, police officers, financial pros, real estate agents, and TV/movies) &mdash; and why most of them can land you in trouble.
Plus:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>Follow-ups on last week&rsquo;s spite fence doctrine and censorship discussions (including emoji regulation and Maddie&rsquo;s take on &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a Small World&rdquo; as the ultimate neighbor-annoying song)</li>
<li>Listener calls on constitutional changes, term limits, and more</li>
<li>Estate planning tips, including the popular &ldquo;Mama &amp; Papa Bear&rdquo; packages for college-bound adult children</li>
<li>Studio fun with Isaiah, Spike, and clips from Maddie the Surfer Girl</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re a constitutional law nerd or just want practical legal guidance, this episode delivers insight, humor, and real-world takeaways.
🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK Catch Maddie&rsquo;s after-show Monday on socials!
#Constitution #ArticleV #AmendmentProcess #LegalAdvice #StetsonLaw #DeanBarros #AttorneyPatrickSmith #EstatePlanning #FirstAmendment #SpiteFence #FloridaLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #DontAskGoogle #LegalPodcast

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 resides in Clermont , Florida with his wife, Kristi, and his son, William.

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 resides in Clermont , Florida with his wife, Kristi, and his son, William.

The Attorney Patrick Smith Show

Amending the Amendment Process: Fixing Article V + Top 10 Non-Lawyer Legal Advice Sources

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 enforcement or police, to HOA fines, landlord notices, and filing private nuisance lawsuits.

Intern Michaela delivers a standout segment on Florida’s spite fence doctrine and whether a 12-foot bronze middle finger sculpture counts as protected art or a private nuisance. The crew debates free speech, art, and community standards, with examples from a Michigan neighbor dispute and high-profile celebrity feuds (Bill Gross, Justin Theroux, Jim Belushi, William H. Macy, and more).

Plus:
Follow-up on last week’s censorship show with YouTube’s wild “un-alive,” “grape,” and “corn” euphemisms.
Caller discussion on coarsening society and FCC rules.
The infamous Hatfields & McCoys feud as the ultimate bad neighbor story.
Estate planning reminders, new intern Michaela, and studio laughs with Isaiah and Spike.

Whether your neighbor blasts music, builds a spite fence, or worse — this episode gives you real legal tools (and a few laughs) to protect your peace.

🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning: 844-PATRICK (695 Trust Package) After-show with Maddie drops Monday!

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 &mdash; from documenting incidents and reporting to code enforcement or police, to HOA fines, landlord notices, and filing private nuisance lawsuits.
Intern Michaela delivers a standout segment on Florida&rsquo;s spite fence doctrine and whether a 12-foot bronze middle finger sculpture counts as protected art or a private nuisance. The crew debates free speech, art, and community standards, with examples from a Michigan neighbor dispute and high-profile celebrity feuds (Bill Gross, Justin Theroux, Jim Belushi, William H. Macy, and more).
Plus:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>Follow-up on last week&rsquo;s censorship show with YouTube&rsquo;s wild &ldquo;un-alive,&rdquo; &ldquo;grape,&rdquo; and &ldquo;corn&rdquo; euphemisms.</li>
<li>Caller discussion on coarsening society and FCC rules.</li>
<li>The infamous Hatfields &amp; McCoys feud as the ultimate bad neighbor story.</li>
<li>Estate planning reminders, new intern Michaela, and studio laughs with Isaiah and Spike.</li>
</ul>
Whether your neighbor blasts music, builds a spite fence, or worse &mdash; this episode gives you real legal tools (and a few laughs) to protect your peace.
🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning: 844-PATRICK (695 Trust Package) After-show with Maddie drops Monday!

Bad Neighbors & Florida Law: Nuisance, Spite Fences, HOA Rules & Celebrity Feuds

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), major Supreme Court cases like Red Lion Broadcasting, FCC v. Pacifica (George Carlin’s “Filthy Words”), and how the FCC protects children during “safe harbor” hours (6 AM–10 PM) while balancing public airwaves scarcity.

Patrick demonstrates how unnecessary bleeping and silencing of perfectly clean words (like in popular songs) ironically plants obscene thoughts in listeners’ minds — proving censorship can be ineffective or even counterproductive. Plus:
Recent Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, women’s sports, political spending, and more.
Florida probate law update: Summary administration threshold doubled to $150,000.
Homestead exemption discussion (what if Monticello was in Florida?).
Heartfelt Bonnie Tyler tribute, MLB draft talk, and plenty of studio laughs with Isaiah and Spike.

A must-listen for anyone interested in free speech, media law, estate planning, or how the rules of radio have (and haven’t) changed with shifting community standards.

🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK (695 Trust Package) After-show drops Monday on socials!

#FirstAmendment #FCC #Censorship #FreeSpeech #Obscenity #Indecency #RadioLaws #SupremeCourt #FloridaLaw #EstatePlanning #HomesteadExemption #AttorneyPatrickSmith #BroadcastLaw #ShockJock #LegalPodcast

Attorney Patrick Smith threads the needle on this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, exploring the razor&rsquo;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), major Supreme Court cases like Red Lion Broadcasting, FCC v. Pacifica (George Carlin&rsquo;s &ldquo;Filthy Words&rdquo;), and how the FCC protects children during &ldquo;safe harbor&rdquo; hours (6 AM&ndash;10 PM) while balancing public airwaves scarcity.
Patrick demonstrates how unnecessary bleeping and silencing of perfectly clean words (like in popular songs) ironically plants obscene thoughts in listeners&rsquo; minds &mdash; proving censorship can be ineffective or even counterproductive. Plus:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>Recent Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, women&rsquo;s sports, political spending, and more.</li>
<li>Florida probate law update: Summary administration threshold doubled to $150,000.</li>
<li>Homestead exemption discussion (what if Monticello was in Florida?).</li>
<li>Heartfelt Bonnie Tyler tribute, MLB draft talk, and plenty of studio laughs with Isaiah and Spike.</li>
</ul>
A must-listen for anyone interested in free speech, media law, estate planning, or how the rules of radio have (and haven&rsquo;t) changed with shifting community standards.
🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK (695 Trust Package) After-show drops Monday on socials!
#FirstAmendment #FCC #Censorship #FreeSpeech #Obscenity #Indecency #RadioLaws #SupremeCourt #FloridaLaw #EstatePlanning #HomesteadExemption #AttorneyPatrickSmith #BroadcastLaw #ShockJock #LegalPodcast

Bleep This: How Censorship Fails on Terrestrial Radio + Supreme Court Updates

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 (punishable by the gruesome hanged-drawn-and-quartered execution), plus smuggling, tax evasion, the Boston Tea Party property destruction, and even scrapping the Articles of Confederation to ratify the Constitution with only 9 of 13 states. Smith underscores their youth, risks, and “win at all costs” spirit, while touching on their estate planning. A caller discusses mineral rights and receives advice on trusts to avoid probate (with the $695 package promoted). The episode covers Founding Fathers’ wills, a lively rundown of presidential scandals (“fireworks”) from Clinton-Lewinsky to Watergate, Grant’s speeding ticket, and more, then ends with a trust package giveaway won by a caller guessing The Patriot, fireworks safety tips, and a heartfelt “God bless the USA.”

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.&mdash;most notably high treason (punishable by the gruesome hanged-drawn-and-quartered execution), plus smuggling, tax evasion, the Boston Tea Party property destruction, and even scrapping the Articles of Confederation to ratify the Constitution with only 9 of 13 states. Smith underscores their youth, risks, and &ldquo;win at all costs&rdquo; spirit, while touching on their estate planning. A caller discusses mineral rights and receives advice on trusts to avoid probate (with the $695 package promoted). The episode covers Founding Fathers&rsquo; wills, a lively rundown of presidential scandals (&ldquo;fireworks&rdquo;) from Clinton-Lewinsky to Watergate, Grant&rsquo;s speeding ticket, and more, then ends with a trust package giveaway won by a caller guessing The Patriot, fireworks safety tips, and a heartfelt &ldquo;God bless the USA.&rdquo;

Amending the Amendment Process: Fixing Article V + Top 10 Non-Lawyer Legal Advice Sources

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