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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


    • Jun 1, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Lehto's Law podcast is a fantastic show hosted by Steve Lehto, a well-respected lawyer and former law enforcement officer. I have been an avid listener for several years now and have thoroughly enjoyed his well-reasoned commentary on legal issues. Steve's discourse is thoughtful, well-intentioned, civil, and typically well-grounded in precedent. He has a knack for explaining complex legal concepts in a way that laymen can understand, making his podcast accessible and informative to all listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Steve's ability to cover a wide range of topics. Whether it's car buying, consumer rights, or police tactics, he provides valuable insights and practical advice on various legal matters. His stories are not only entertaining but also serve as excellent examples to illustrate his points. Additionally, Steve's dedication to helping people shines through in his work. He genuinely wants to assist others and is always willing to offer his expertise.

    While I greatly appreciate Steve's perspective on most topics, as a former law enforcement officer myself, I occasionally notice blind spots in his commentary on police tactics. However, this is a minor issue given the overall quality of the podcast. Despite this occasional criticism, Steve's analysis remains insightful and well-informed.

    In conclusion, The Lehto's Law podcast is an excellent source of legal information and entertainment. Steve Lehto's expertise and storytelling abilities make each episode binge-worthy for anyone interested in understanding their rights and navigating the legal system. Whether you're looking for practical advice on car buying or simply want to stay informed about legal issues, this podcast is highly recommended.



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    Latest episodes from Lehto's Law

    Man Convicted Of Violating Non-Existent Court Order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 9:54


    But the state supreme court ruled in his favor. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    License Suspended 72 Times, Man Hits Police Car

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 9:14


    This is a case I would not want to handle. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Small Town Postmaster Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $50,000

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 9:32


    This happened in Scott City, KS. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Feds Charge 11 People for Selling Over 100,000 Fake Temp Tags

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 9:51


    Authorities say the temp tags cost the state and local governments millions of dollars in lost revenue. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Chief Arrested When Evidence is Sold to Pawn Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 11:14


    The police chief was charged after evidence was sold to a pawnshop. They allege that he did it and then tried to cover it up. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Former Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Misconduct In Office

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 9:28


    This is an update to a video I did about the trial and verdict. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBYFSOENDPc

    Coming Soon: Your Tires Uploading Your Driving Data to The Cloud

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 10:52


    Pirelli has announced the cyber tires which will upload driving and road data to your car as well as other cars and the cloud. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    States Ask Court To Force the Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 12:12


    This comes after a jury finding that the company operates as an unlawful monopoly. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Appeals Court Agrees on Compensation for Destructive SWAT Raid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 9:18


    The case has been tried and appealed a few times and the 5th Circuit finally said the Plaintiff is entitled to compensation under the Texas state constitution. https://ij.org/

    Bird Nesting on Truck Tire at Dealer is Saved by Federal Law

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 10:48


    The dealer and the buyer of the truck are both fine with letting the Robins live their lives. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    SCOTUS Urged To Revive ‘Oath or Affirmation' Req't For 4th A Searches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 9:00


    Courts have allowed search warrants to be supported by hearsay, even though the 4th Amendment clearly calls for an 'Oath or Affirmation' in support - something which would preclude hearsay as a basis. https://ij.org/

    Disney Sued Over Biometric Data Gathered at Park Entrances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:46


    The lawsuit involves parks in California; Disney says that the entrances are marked in such a way to allow visitors to avoid having their data collected. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Dealer Demands More Money After The Sale - Then Takes His Truck When He Refused

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 14:06


    A dealer demanded more money from a buyer after the sale - and then retook the vehicle when he refused. Here is the video I mentioned where a dealer in Michigan got hit with a big judgment in a similar case. https://youtu.be/jD5bm4jG0Gk

    Man Pleads Guilty To Crime Using an Innocent Man's Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 9:57


    A man told the police he was someone else and managed to get all the way through the guilty plea without anyone realizing he was using someone else's name. The innocent man lost his job as a result and has filed suit against the police. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    You Can't Use The Word ‘Barber' w/o State Board Permission?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 10:07


    The institute for Justice is representing the owners of a bar named "The Barbershop Blackstone" because the Barber Examiners in NB have said they cannot use the word "barber" in connection with a business that is not a licensed barber shop. https://ij.org/

    State Fights to Keep Surplus from Tax Foreclosures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 10:44


    A class action has been filed in Ohio over the surpluses from tax foreclosure auctions. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Museum Car Gets Ticket Without Being Driven

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 9:47


    The car is not even registered but a ticket was sent to the museum by NYC after a speed camera spotted a similar car driving too fast. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Speed Camera 1 MPH Margin of Error Gets Ticket Tossed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 15:14


    Here is the opinion I refer to: https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/Ricciardi%20v.%20DC%20%2024-CV-0718.pdf

    GA Supreme Court Upset w/AI Citations in Big Case

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 13:12


    The state Supreme Court sent the case back down because the lower court's order contained AI-generated problems - and so did the assistant DA's brief. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Fined $915K For Cutting Down 38 Big Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 11:47


    Fined $915K For Cutting Down 38 Big Trees by Lehto's Law

    GM Will Pay $12M in Privacy Case in California

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 9:42


    CA alleged that GM was selling data gathered from a portion of OnStar to third party data brokers - they agreed to pay a penalty and have stopped the practice. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    I Got Pulled Over (Again?!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 14:40


    The video I reference about how to reduce the odds of being ticketed: https://youtu.be/fIyXUHz6ggY

    Trooper Had Laptop ‘Missing' From Bad DUI Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 15:01


    The trooper was suspended for a day and the driver who was arrested was found Not Guilty. He got his laptop back after tracking it to the house of the trooper. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    New State Law Reins in HOAs In Huge Win for Homeowners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 12:21


    The new MN law (which is expected to be enacted shortly) reins in HOAs in a variety of good ways. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Asks Family to Pay $12 Debt of Dead Loved One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 11:25


    The state toll system wanted the family to pay $12 on behalf of their deceased relative - but there was no estate and the family had no legal obligation to take care of it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Can't Get New License Because of a 47-Y.O. Ticket

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 10:12


    The state of NY told the man that their records indicate he had an unpaid ticket in another state - as reported by an even different state. And they cannot resolve it - he has to take care of it with the other state(s). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    I Was Wrong: Proposed CO Law Wouldn't Change Much

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 10:00


    The law - as currently written - doesn't do all that much. Of course, it could be modified even more and it might not pass at all. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Supervising Atty Held Liable for AI Filing by Subordinate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 12:57


    A judge has sanctioned an attorney for a filing by his subordinate because it contained AI hallucinations - his responsibility arose because he was the attorney of record on the file. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    3.126.flock.misuse.cops.ij

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 10:18


    The Institute for Justice found 14 occasions where police misused Flock to - apparently - stalk someone. A great example of something else that can go wrong with Flock cameras. https://ij.org/

    Good Riddance! Spirit Airlines Goes Out of Business!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 13:06


    I always considered their pricing model to be deceptive so I won't miss Spirit now that they appear to have gone out of business. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Might Lower Speeds For Speed Ticket Cameras

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 9:13


    Colorado is looking at having tickets issued to drivers at 6 over the speed limit (by automated speed cameras). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    States Passing Laws to Keep Cellphones Out of Classrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 9:24


    This time, it is CT looking at such a ban. Michigan already has one. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    New Law Lets Driverless Cars Get Traffic Tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 11:13


    CA made it clear that SOMEONE is responsible for a driverless car - whether or not there is someone inside the car operating it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Woman Accused of Launching BEES at Sheriff's Deputies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 10:26


    The deputies were attempting to evict someone from the premises near where the bees were released. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    New Bride Arrested for DUI After 0.00 on the Breath Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 10:23


    The woman was arrested the day after her wedding for DUI, even though her breath tested at 0.00 - and the blood tests were negative as well. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    City Dubs Marilyn Monroe's House ‘Historic' - Now Its Owners are Stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 12:46


    It's not visible from the street and she only owned it for six months. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Flock Cameras Keep Alerting To An Innocent Man's Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 11:13


    A county court put a man's license plate into the system saying he has a warrant, but listed another man's plate as well. The wrong man keeps getting pulled over and no one is able to get the innocent man's plate out of the system. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Says Traffic Court Handled Speed Camera Tickets Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 11:20


    This man got his tickets thrown out - but most people simply paid them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Troopers Fired After Filing Insurance Claims for PIT Maneuvers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 10:14


    The Georgia troopers were accused of filing the insurance claims without the knowledge of their superiors - although one supervisor was also accused of being involved in some manner. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Property Tax Payments Are Being Stolen From the Mail In California

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 10:20


    Property owners in Napa County have reported having their tax payments stolen from the mail, 'washed' and cashed elsewhere. Resulting in delinquencies for more than 150 people. Authorities are investigating. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Dealer Forced to Take Back Used Car After Two Year Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 12:02


    A woman in FL won an arbitration against a dealer over a used car sale - but it took a court to put an end to the argument. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Your AI Activity Can Be Used Against You In Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 13:16


    A court has ruled that a defendant's use of AI (his inputs and its responses) could be used against him in court as they were not protected by work product or attorney client privilege. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    First State to Outlaw ‘Dynamic' Pricing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 13:53


    MD is about to become the first state to outlaw 'dynamic' pricing - where retailers can charge different customers different prices for the same items. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Federal Lawsuit Alleges Cops Let Impaired Driver Go Before Fatal Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 10:59


    I've seen police make the argument at the side of the road that this could happen - and it very well may have on this occasion. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Android Users Could Get $100 From Google Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 8:42


    Two class actions appear to be settling with respect to Google and Android users; the settlements could net each user up to $100 each. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Jury Rules That Live Nation Acted as a Monopoly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 14:25


    The court has not yet ruled on what will happen as a result - and Live Nation has indicated they will appeal if necessary. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Class Action Takes On City's 450+ License Plate Reading Cameras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 10:56


    The Institute for Justice has filed the class action on behalf of three San Jose residents over the cameras. Visit the IJ here: https://ij.org/

    Passengers Hit w/ Extra Fuel Charge AFTER Buying Airline Tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 9:43


    An airline in Spain is asking passengers who already bought tickets to pay more before boarding, to make up for rising fuel costs. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    UPDATE: MN Classic Car Registration Law WILL NOT Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 8:57


    This is an update to a recent video: The proposed changes to the historic and classic vehicle plates in Minnesota will not become law. My previous video: https://youtu.be/aNMMR7ZY988

    Car Towed After Getting 893 Tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 9:17


    The fines added up to more than $250,000. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Moves to Restrict Driving of Classic Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 13:57


    The law has not passed yet, but MN could pass a law severely limiting the driving of cars with collector, antique or historic plates. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

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