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

Legal Lifeline: Florida Edition

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

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

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 licensed attorney (illustrated by real Florida cases like Aldrich v. Basile), planning alone to avoid undue-influence claims, acting early while capacity is clear, updating documents regularly, and never circulating copies to family. Listeners also hear lively crew banter about birthdays, a Clearwater Threshers first-pitch surprise, the legality of driving with hazard lights in heavy rain, the controversial rise of “shift bidding” in workplaces, and a rundown of Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 on property taxes. Multiple callers receive real-time guidance on trustee misconduct, will consultations, dental implants gone wrong, and old trusts, while Patrick promotes his $695 trust package and free consultations. The show closes with an archival clip from 2007 and a warm send-off urging everyone to “Go Gators.”

On this energetic episode of The Attorney Patrick Smith Show, host Patrick Smith kicks things off with Tom Petty&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Won&rsquo;t Back Down&rdquo; 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 licensed attorney (illustrated by real Florida cases like Aldrich v. Basile), planning alone to avoid undue-influence claims, acting early while capacity is clear, updating documents regularly, and never circulating copies to family. Listeners also hear lively crew banter about birthdays, a Clearwater Threshers first-pitch surprise, the legality of driving with hazard lights in heavy rain, the controversial rise of &ldquo;shift bidding&rdquo; in workplaces, and a rundown of Florida&rsquo;s proposed Amendment 3 on property taxes. Multiple callers receive real-time guidance on trustee misconduct, will consultations, dental implants gone wrong, and old trusts, while Patrick promotes his $695 trust package and free consultations. The show closes with an archival clip from 2007 and a warm send-off urging everyone to &ldquo;Go Gators.&rdquo;

Attorney Patrick Smith Live: Bulletproof Wills, Hazard Lights Law & Amendment 3

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 breaks down everything that unlocks at age 21 in Florida — alcohol, clubs, tobacco, casinos, and car rentals — then dives into Florida surfing ordinances (leash laws, designated areas, beach flags) and the Olympic Charter rules that govern athletes like former Junior Olympian Maddie.

Plus:
Surf’s Up with Maddie covering the Washington state NextGen bar exam tech disaster, the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update, and a wild Waffle House toilet-seat lawsuit
Caller questions on lottery winnings & trusts, handwritten wills, and researching judicial candidates
An open invitation for last week’s anonymous sovereign citizen to discuss Moorish law
The big birthday reveal: Maddie will host the entire show on August 29th!

Call in with birthday wishes or legal questions: 1-800-771-1025 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK

Happy 21st, Maddie — you are celebrated!

#HappyBirthdayMaddie #21stBirthday #FloridaLaw #SurfingLaws #OlympicRules #MaddieTheSurferGirl #EstatePlanning #AttorneyPatrickSmith #SurfUp #BarExam #LegalPodcast #BirthdaySpecial

It&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Happy 21st&rdquo; sticky note, and the show is packed with birthday wishes, legal insights, and one big surprise.
Patrick breaks down everything that unlocks at age 21 in Florida &mdash; alcohol, clubs, tobacco, casinos, and car rentals &mdash; then dives into Florida surfing ordinances (leash laws, designated areas, beach flags) and the Olympic Charter rules that govern athletes like former Junior Olympian Maddie.
Plus:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>Surf&rsquo;s Up with Maddie covering the Washington state NextGen bar exam tech disaster, the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update, and a wild Waffle House toilet-seat lawsuit</li>
<li>Caller questions on lottery winnings &amp; trusts, handwritten wills, and researching judicial candidates</li>
<li>An open invitation for last week&rsquo;s anonymous sovereign citizen to discuss Moorish law</li>
<li>The big birthday reveal: Maddie will host the entire show on August 29th!</li>
</ul>
Call in with birthday wishes or legal questions: 1-800-771-1025 Estate planning consultations: 844-PATRICK
Happy 21st, Maddie &mdash; you are celebrated!
#HappyBirthdayMaddie #21stBirthday #FloridaLaw #SurfingLaws #OlympicRules #MaddieTheSurferGirl #EstatePlanning #AttorneyPatrickSmith #SurfUp #BarExam #LegalPodcast #BirthdaySpecial

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