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Steve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 26 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written. Lehto's Law is the podcast reincarnation of the radio show Lehto hosted for many years in Michigan, answering questions on consumer law. www.lehtoslaw.com Twitter: @stevelehto

Lehto's Law


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    Tesla Autopilot Crash Leads to Veh. Manslaughter Charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 11:55

    This could be the first case of its kind. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Stealing License Plates to Avoid Parking Tickets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 13:09

    It's apparently a problem in San Francisco. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Sheriff Headed to Prison on Corruption Charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 10:58

    He will be sentenced shortly in Federal court. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Latest Scam: QR Codes and Parking Meters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 9:07

    And it's happening EVERYWHERE. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Brother and Sister Accused of Stealing $28K Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 14:12

    The big question: Whose property was it on? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Woman Can't Get $9,875 Taxi Fare Refunded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 11:39

    Everyone seems to blame everyone else. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Looking for Old White Guy, Cops Arrest Young Black Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 11:38

    The lawsuit alleges that many mistakes were made . . . http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Lawyer Loses License Over Fake Divorce, Bigamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 15:35

    Some guys think: "What I really need is another wife." http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Drunk Driving While Parked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 14:42

    A man in Florida has been charged thus. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Police Forged Reports to Get Confessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 11:30

    And the state's AG has gotten them to agree to stop doing it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Judge Accused of Hiding Evidence When He Was a Prosecutor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 10:31

    And it involved rewritten and shredded police reports that helped put a man in prison. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Court Sued for Misspending Bond Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 10:24

    And the Ohio Supreme Court has apparently ruled that this is improper. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Judge Berates 72 Year Old Cancer Patient Over $100 Lawn Ticket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 18:07

    No one is saying the ticket wasn't deserved. It was how the judge handled it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Sheriff Accused of Seizing Cash, Calling it Abandoned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 16:03

    Other law enforcement agencies think there ought to be more paperwork. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Can a Process Server Trespass to Serve Someone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 15:36

    In Michigan, Yes. A specific statute allows for it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    LA Cops Fired for Playing Pokemon Go While Ignoring Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 11:25

    And the CA Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    What Do They Mean: "My Rights May Vary"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 15:45

    It's confusing but it's because of the way the UCC was adopted. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Judge Arrested for Drunk Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 10:58

    A one-car accident on New Year's Day. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Must You Wear a Seat Belt in a Classic Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 13:15

    Stop shaking your darn head. "Outro" to steve@lehtoslaw.com

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    Some Ford EVs Subject to Crazy Markups and Scalpers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 13:21

    The Ford Lightning F-150 is selling quite well. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    City Wastes 3 Years Trying to Fire Worker over Trivial Charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 13:13

    They claimed she stole a $3 protein bar but couldn't prove it to anyone that mattered. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Auto Shop That Paid Man in Pennies Being Sued by the Feds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 9:50

    One allegation is that the penny stunt was in retaliation for the man complaining about his wages. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    New Bill Tries to Stop "Surprise" Doctor Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 10:09

    But there is a loophole that might defeat the entire purpose of it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Missed Car Rental Payments Lead to Mauling by K9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 13:28

    The rental company allegedly reported the car "stolen." http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Ireland Raises Prices to Fight Alcohol Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 9:23

    Will price controls do anything? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Dumb Lawsuit Filed Against the NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 16:32

    And also against the two "NY" teams that play in NJ. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Shopping Network Thefts May Have Been Inside Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 12:01

    Over $100,000 worth went missing. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Can You Protect Cash by Putting it in a Stamped Envelope?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 13:40

    The question is a bit more complicated than you might think. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Another Dealer Takes Care of Teen Whose Car Was Taken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 10:11

    Even though they had nothing to do with the original story. Previous video: https://youtu.be/SNxMR676hGg

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    SUREFIRE Trick to Beat Any DUI!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 30:00

    Sorry, but there is no such thing but I address the urban legend that there is. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Fake Adoption Costs Couple Almost $10,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 9:35

    Authorities are looking into fraud charges. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Executed Witches May Get Pardons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 9:41

    "She turned me into a newt!" http:/www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Governor Still Expects Reporter to Be Charged w/Hacking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 11:28

    No one can get the governor to understand what actually happened. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Insurance Adjuster Rips Off Co. He Works For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 9:10

    And is off to prison for a few years. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Woman Receives $200K+ for Repeated Invasive Body Searches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 17:27

    The story recited here is largely drawn from her federal court lawsuit. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Can Surveyors Trespass to Do Their Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 13:37

    It's a great question and the answer is Yes - with some caveats. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Police "Interview" Child at School w/o Parents' Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 10:03

    It happened in Livonia, Michigan. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Trucker's 110-Year Sentence Reduced to 10 Years by Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 11:56

    The governor chopped 100 years from the sentence. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Cop Fired for Shutting Off Bodycam During Police Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 9:30

    They say he also lied about it later. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Hotly Contested Suit Filed by Kobe Bryant's Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 14:31

    Some experts are saying it's not looking good for the defendants. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    State Sup. Ct. Throws Out Jury Verdict in Child Murder Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 20:26

    The whole process here was quite unusual. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    City Cameras to Record EVERY Passing Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 10:00

    Not for traffic enforcement, they say. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Wiretap Conviction Upheld for Talk in Professor's Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 10:00

    Pennsylvania is an all-party (or 2-party) consent state. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Court: Woman Must Return Engagement Ring if no Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 13:40

    And this one will vary wildly from state to state. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Carvana is in Trouble Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 11:56

    Florida doesn't like how Carvana handles its paperwork in that state. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Woman Sues to Get Lost Dog Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 12:16

    Some of the facts are a bit unclear. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Man Blows Up Tesla Rather Than Paying $22K to Replace Batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 9:05

    It's what any Finn would do. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Clapton Waives Legal Fees in Bootleg Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 11:00

    This updates the recent story about the woman in Germany. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Power Co Debt Team Breaks Into Wrong Apt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 8:53

    This is how they collect debts in Scotland, apparently. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Town's New Fire Chief Was Convicted of Arson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 10:44

    And the bulk of the force quit in protest. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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    Judge-Prosecutor "Relations" Cause Conviction to Be Thrown Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 11:47

    In his defense, the former judge said the relations were consensual. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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