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, leaving a dog tied up during a storm (Trooper’s Law), failing to make public doors open outward, unauthorized alligator possession, destroying or hiding a will, the unauthorized practice of law, secret recordings, operating an aircraft under the influence, bookmaking, tree theft, counterfeit orange-juice labels, dueling, and more can all land you in state prison.

Patrick also flips the script with surprise misdemeanors — crimes many people assume are felonies but are actually only misdemeanors under Florida law (first-offense DUI, simple domestic battery, resisting without violence, small-scale theft, and simple marijuana possession).

Plus:
Maddie’s after-show question answered: Is it illegal to drive with the interior lights on at night?
Powerful caller stories, including a federal rehabilitation success story seeking a presidential pardon
Estate planning reminders and the usual studio banter with Isaiah and Spike

Whether you want to stay out of trouble or just love quirky Florida law, this episode is packed with practical (and surprising) legal knowledge.

🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK

#SurpriseFelonies #FloridaLaw #FelonyVsMisdemeanor #CriminalLaw #UnexpectedCrimes #TroopersLaw #UnauthorizedPracticeOfLaw #EstatePlanning #AttorneyPatrickSmith #LegalPodcast #FloridaCrimes

On this episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, Attorney Patrick Smith breaks down Florida&rsquo;s felony vs. misdemeanor framework and then reveals a long list of surprise felonies &mdash; everyday or unusual acts that carry serious prison time and you probably never expected.
Learn why cow tipping, leaving a dog tied up during a storm (Trooper&rsquo;s Law), failing to make public doors open outward, unauthorized alligator possession, destroying or hiding a will, the unauthorized practice of law, secret recordings, operating an aircraft under the influence, bookmaking, tree theft, counterfeit orange-juice labels, dueling, and more can all land you in state prison.
Patrick also flips the script with surprise misdemeanors &mdash; crimes many people assume are felonies but are actually only misdemeanors under Florida law (first-offense DUI, simple domestic battery, resisting without violence, small-scale theft, and simple marijuana possession).
Plus:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>Maddie&rsquo;s after-show question answered: Is it illegal to drive with the interior lights on at night?</li>
<li>Powerful caller stories, including a federal rehabilitation success story seeking a presidential pardon</li>
<li>Estate planning reminders and the usual studio banter with Isaiah and Spike</li>
</ul>
Whether you want to stay out of trouble or just love quirky Florida law, this episode is packed with practical (and surprising) legal knowledge.
🎙️ Call the show: 1-800-771-1025 📍 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK
#SurpriseFelonies #FloridaLaw #FelonyVsMisdemeanor #CriminalLaw #UnexpectedCrimes #TroopersLaw #UnauthorizedPracticeOfLaw #EstatePlanning #AttorneyPatrickSmith #LegalPodcast #FloridaCrimes

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

Surprise! That’s a Felony: Unexpected Florida Crimes + Things You Thought Were Felonies But Aren’t

Attorney Patrick Smith takes the wheel for a wild ride through the laws of Uber (and Lyft) — from Florida’s three-phase rideshare insurance rules and million-dollar liability coverage to the infamous cleaning fees that hit when someone spills chili, tracks in soil… or worse. Isaiah (a real-life Uber driver) shares his own war stories of passengers who refused to clean up, while the crew debates everything from service animals and weapons bans to what happens when a driver leaves you stranded after a messy situation.

Surf’s Up with Maddie the Surfer Girl delivers the heavy hitters: a $40 million arbitration award after a young woman was left by an Uber driver and killed, an alleged nine-hour hostage situation involving an Uber driver in Los Angeles, and Indian Rocks Beach doubling short-term rental fees (cue the next round of lawsuits).

Plus first-time caller Barbara needs help with a mesothelioma settlement check, an EIN, and maybe a date… while the usual banter covers Abby’s upcoming blind date, Spike’s janitorial duties, shirtless neighborhood runs, and cold-weather Florida complaints.

Real law. Real stories. Real radio. Call 800-771-1025 with your questions. Heart and soul on the airwaves — stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!

#AttorneyPatrickSmith #LawsOfUber #RideshareLaw #UberCleaningFees #FloridaLaw #SurfUp #MaddieTheSurferGirl #ShortTermRentals #GoGators #RadioBanter #RealLawRealFun

Attorney Patrick Smith takes the wheel for a wild ride through the laws of Uber (and Lyft) &mdash; from Florida&rsquo;s three-phase rideshare insurance rules and million-dollar liability coverage to the infamous cleaning fees that hit when someone spills chili, tracks in soil&hellip; or worse. Isaiah (a real-life Uber driver) shares his own war stories of passengers who refused to clean up, while the crew debates everything from service animals and weapons bans to what happens when a driver leaves you stranded after a messy situation.
Surf&rsquo;s Up with Maddie the Surfer Girl delivers the heavy hitters: a $40 million arbitration award after a young woman was left by an Uber driver and killed, an alleged nine-hour hostage situation involving an Uber driver in Los Angeles, and Indian Rocks Beach doubling short-term rental fees (cue the next round of lawsuits).
Plus first-time caller Barbara needs help with a mesothelioma settlement check, an EIN, and maybe a date&hellip; while the usual banter covers Abby&rsquo;s upcoming blind date, Spike&rsquo;s janitorial duties, shirtless neighborhood runs, and cold-weather Florida complaints.
Real law. Real stories. Real radio. Call 800-771-1025 with your questions. Heart and soul on the airwaves &mdash; stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!
#AttorneyPatrickSmith #LawsOfUber #RideshareLaw #UberCleaningFees #FloridaLaw #SurfUp #MaddieTheSurferGirl #ShortTermRentals #GoGators #RadioBanter #RealLawRealFun

The Laws of Uber: Vomiting Fees, Highway Hostages & $40 Million Judgments

Happy Fifth Anniversary! Attorney Patrick Smith and the full crew — Isaiah the Magnificent (fresh off a national SBE Best Communicator Award), Spike on the mic, and Maddie the Surfer Girl — celebrate five years of real law and real fun with a special reunion-filled episode.

Old friends call in to toast the milestone: Vern (the original Sun City Center board op), Yana the Bella Russian producer (the one who set the bar impossibly high), and Brother John with heartfelt praise and neighborhood stories.

The main event? The $17 million Ohana Estate beach fence controversy on Longboat Key. When storm erosion wiped out the public pathway around a properly permitted private seawall, who yields — property rights or public beach access? Patrick digs into the messy legal battle of fences, erosion, and “son of a beach” dilemmas.

Plus: a deep dive into the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (NIL rules, free transfers, 10-year scholarships, and agent fee caps), Surf’s Up stories featuring a Backstreet Boy suing over beach trespassers, a wrongfully arrested woman thanks to Flock cameras, and another sovereign citizen trying (and failing) to put liens on judges.

Real stories. Real law. Real radio. Call 800-771-1025 and help celebrate the next five years. Heart and soul on the airwaves — stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!

#AttorneyPatrickSmith #5thAnniversary #OhanaEstate #BeachFence #PrivateProperty #ProtectCollegeSports #NIL #MaddieTheSurferGirl #SurfUp #BackstreetBoys #SovereignCitizens #GoGators #RadioBanter #RealLawRealFun

Happy Fifth Anniversary! Attorney Patrick Smith and the full crew &mdash; Isaiah the Magnificent (fresh off a national SBE Best Communicator Award), Spike on the mic, and Maddie the Surfer Girl &mdash; celebrate five years of real law and real fun with a special reunion-filled episode.
Old friends call in to toast the milestone: Vern (the original Sun City Center board op), Yana the Bella Russian producer (the one who set the bar impossibly high), and Brother John with heartfelt praise and neighborhood stories.
The main event? The $17 million Ohana Estate beach fence controversy on Longboat Key. When storm erosion wiped out the public pathway around a properly permitted private seawall, who yields &mdash; property rights or public beach access? Patrick digs into the messy legal battle of fences, erosion, and &ldquo;son of a beach&rdquo; dilemmas.
Plus: a deep dive into the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (NIL rules, free transfers, 10-year scholarships, and agent fee caps), Surf&rsquo;s Up stories featuring a Backstreet Boy suing over beach trespassers, a wrongfully arrested woman thanks to Flock cameras, and another sovereign citizen trying (and failing) to put liens on judges.
Real stories. Real law. Real radio. Call 800-771-1025 and help celebrate the next five years. Heart and soul on the airwaves &mdash; stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!
#AttorneyPatrickSmith #5thAnniversary #OhanaEstate #BeachFence #PrivateProperty #ProtectCollegeSports #NIL #MaddieTheSurferGirl #SurfUp #BackstreetBoys #SovereignCitizens #GoGators #RadioBanter #RealLawRealFun

Five Years Strong: Ohana Estate Beach Fence Wars, Protect College Sports & Backstreet Boys Beach Drama

Attorney Patrick Smith saddles up for one of the most intense (and strangely entertaining) hours yet — diving deep into the laws of execution in Florida, complete with Toby Keith’s “Beer for My Horses” as the perfect outlaw soundtrack.

From lethal injection as the default method to the infamous “Old Sparky” electrocution era (and its very public malfunctions involving flames, bleeding, and synthetic sponges), Patrick and the full crew — Isaiah the Magnificent, Spike on the mic, and Maddie the Surfer Girl (dialing in from her Stetson dorm with the “Stetson plague”) — break down everything you need to know:
Where executions happen (tiny Raiford, population 224 not counting inmates)
How to (legally) become a witness
Last-meal rules ($40 max, no fast food, no alcohol — sorry, Maddie)
Florida’s record-setting execution pace

Plus: Lexi the Intern (Hall of Fame inductee) calls in with her jaw-dropping 126 MPRE score and wedding news; a follow-up on shopkeeper’s privilege (Target, Walmart, and Publix’s “premier customer service” approach); wild Surf’s Up stories including a Texas inmate who died of a shellfish allergy before his execution; the new Indian Rocks Beach smoking ban; and the usual Gators and Bucs predictions.

Real law. Real history. Real radio. Call 800-771-1025 with your questions and tune in next week for the 5th anniversary show. Heart and soul on the airwaves — stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!

Hashtags:
#AttorneyPatrickSmith #LawsOfExecution #OldSparky #FloridaDeathRow #LastMeals #ShopkeepersPrivilege #LexiTheIntern #MaddieTheSurferGirl #SurfUp #HomesteadLaw #GoGators #RadioBanter #RealLawRealFun #OktoberfestIRB

Attorney Patrick Smith saddles up for one of the most intense (and strangely entertaining) hours yet &mdash; diving deep into the laws of execution in Florida, complete with Toby Keith&rsquo;s &ldquo;Beer for My Horses&rdquo; as the perfect outlaw soundtrack.
From lethal injection as the default method to the infamous &ldquo;Old Sparky&rdquo; electrocution era (and its very public malfunctions involving flames, bleeding, and synthetic sponges), Patrick and the full crew &mdash; Isaiah the Magnificent, Spike on the mic, and Maddie the Surfer Girl (dialing in from her Stetson dorm with the &ldquo;Stetson plague&rdquo;) &mdash; break down everything you need to know:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>Where executions happen (tiny Raiford, population 224 not counting inmates)</li>
<li>How to (legally) become a witness</li>
<li>Last-meal rules ($40 max, no fast food, no alcohol &mdash; sorry, Maddie)</li>
<li>Florida&rsquo;s record-setting execution pace</li>
</ul>
Plus: Lexi the Intern (Hall of Fame inductee) calls in with her jaw-dropping 126 MPRE score and wedding news; a follow-up on shopkeeper&rsquo;s privilege (Target, Walmart, and Publix&rsquo;s &ldquo;premier customer service&rdquo; approach); wild Surf&rsquo;s Up stories including a Texas inmate who died of a shellfish allergy before his execution; the new Indian Rocks Beach smoking ban; and the usual Gators and Bucs predictions.
Real law. Real history. Real radio. Call 800-771-1025 with your questions and tune in next week for the 5th anniversary show. Heart and soul on the airwaves &mdash; stay safe, God bless, and Go Gators!
Hashtags: #AttorneyPatrickSmith #LawsOfExecution #OldSparky #FloridaDeathRow #LastMeals #ShopkeepersPrivilege #LexiTheIntern #MaddieTheSurferGirl #SurfUp #HomesteadLaw #GoGators #RadioBanter #RealLawRealFun #OktoberfestIRB

Surprise! That’s a Felony: Unexpected Florida Crimes + Things You Thought Were Felonies But Aren’t

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