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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


    • Aug 24, 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

    Officer Handcuffs Woman for Not Sharing Ring Cam Footage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 12:38


    The police are investigating the incident. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Early Drafts of Proposed Laws Now Often Contain AI Slop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 12:32


    And someone has to clean it up before it gets passed into law. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Comedians' Lawsuit Ends Jetway Seizures in Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 9:58


    The settlement involved some money and the police said they would reform how the officers handled these stops in the future. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Kicked Off Bench for Two Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 12:21


    Alleged to have violated several different rules judges are required to follow. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Toyota Engine Diagnosis Begins With Hammer Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 11:31


    The recall procedure involves a special hammer which is used to check the condition of the main bearing without having to perform a complete teardown of the engine.

    Dog on Death Row Gets Reprieve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 17:27


    Animal control called Chance 'Dangerous' but the law says No if he was provoked - which a court must now decide.

    DUI Results Across Florida are in Doubt Because of Improper O-Ring Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 9:47


    One case appears to show the way for others across the state to defend their cases. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    University Makes First Semester Pass/Fail for ‘Mental Health' Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 12:04


    The University of Michigan is going to do this - a few other schools are doing it as well. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Flock Apologizes: Says They Will Take Steps to End Abuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 9:47


    This was apparently in response to reports of police misusing Flock to stalk women. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Officer Sues Homeowner After Falling Down Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 11:12


    The officer was legally on the property, and the house did not have handrails as required by local law. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Cops Seize $10M In Supercars For ‘Antisocial' Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 9:25


    This happened in London - but it is happening everywhere. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Jurors Find Evidence Everyone Else Missed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 12:38


    The defendant was convicted but it seems there might be grounds for an appeal. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Car Insurers Are Paying Fewer Claims Than Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 8:19


    The percentage of paid claims appears to be dropping industry-wide, over time. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    It Has Begun: AI Models Going ‘Rogue'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 8:13


    Meta announced that its AI model 'hacked' another company without being asked to do so by its controllers. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Woman Injured at Baseball Game Files Huge Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 10:57


    The problem here is that the 'Baseball Rule' says spectators assume the risk of injury by attending baseball games. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Dealer Accused of Using Customer's Car as a ‘Parts' Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 8:26


    She had brought her car in to have a blown out tire repaired. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Supreme Court Won't Hear Case Brought by Chimps in Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 12:09


    One justice thought the court should hear the case, but the odds of that ever happening appear to be small. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Prof. Catches Most of Class Cheating (They Used AI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 11:06


    32 out of 35 students apparently used AI when they weren't supposed to - and it was pretty clear they did it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Now Playing! Movie Ads In Your Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 10:43


    This time, it's BMW. Visit The Autopian at https://www.theautopian.com/

    Michigan Supreme Court Reverses ITSELF

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 22:42


    And it only took them 27 years to do it (but they were right to do it). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Postal Worker Charged for Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 8:59


    This happened in Florida. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Big Win for Small Business With Help from The IJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 13:50


    Caskets of Honor just wants to sell caskets in Oklahoma. https://ij.org/

    NIGHTMARE: State Cancels Bar Exam Over Tech Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 13:18


    I get chills just thinking about it - even after all these years (since I had to take it). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Gets FIFTY YEAR Prison Sentence For 5th DWI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 14:30


    The sentence was decided by a jury in Texas. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Jury Awards $717K for Tree Falling on House In Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 13:16


    This is a follow up on a story I covered previously: https://youtu.be/RXYQnMmUXNA

    Woman Arrested Over Car Sale Gets $250K Settlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 9:50


    The police probably shouldn't get involved in car sales gone wrong. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Tow Truck Driver Accused of Snagging Car with People Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 12:13


    This happened in North Carolina. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Civil Infraction Doesn't Open Door To Warrantless Car Search in MI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 11:09


    A new Michigan Supreme Court case says that suspicion of a mere civil infraction does not give the police the right to a warrantless search of the car. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    HOA Says Woman Can't Live in Home She Inherited Due to Her Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 11:45


    The home is in an HOA and a 55+ community. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    PA Officers Can No Longer Search ‘Open Fields' Without a Warrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 10:18


    Another win by the Institute for Justice. https://ij.org/

    California Now Says Cheating WAS at Center of Driver Test Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 10:35


    And the CA DMV has even reported a few of the suspect test to prosecutors for potential prosecution. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Prosecutor Accused of Using Court Docket as ‘Her Dating App'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 8:57


    The AG said she was surprised the prosecutor didn't resign. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case of Pilot Over Plane Forfeiture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 13:09


    My previous video: https://youtu.be/OYiEPHgs1pY Support the IJ: https://ij.org/

    Judge in Trouble For Appearing in Case as an Attorney for Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 11:29


    Once you become a judge you have to stop appearing in court as an attorney. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Towing Company Sued Over Excessive ‘Lien Release' Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 11:25


    The plaintiff is seeking to certify the lawsuit as a class action. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Can't Confuse Suspects on Their Miranda Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 10:03


    Here is the full opinion: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a01c1/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/sct/167391_100_01.pdf

    Class Action Seeks $1.3B Tariff Refund From Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 9:57


    The tariffs are going to be refunded to Ford, and the consumers want the money coming back to them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Court Form Requires You to State if You Used AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 9:20


    A lawyer from Pennsylvania sent me a form that is now required to accompany pleadings, to disclose if any of the pleading was generated with AI. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Former Troopers Refuse to Honor Subpoenas After Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 12:17


    This one is a mess on so many levels. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    50,000 Tires Dumped on Property Man Just Bought

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 9:28


    It happened in Portland, Oregon. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Cities Arming Garbage Trucks with AI Cameras to Scan Houses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 10:06


    Cape Coral (FL) is the latest but other cities are apparently planning on doing this as well. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Los Angeles PD Lets Flock Camera Contract Lapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 10:28


    They could always renew it in the future - and in the meantime, the cameras stay in place. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Visitors to Courthouse Rounded Up For Jury Duty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 11:57


    This happened in Louisiana; it's happened elsewhere. Even once in Canada that we know of. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    New State Law Makes Passengers Give ID to the Police WHEN?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 16:52


    The new law (OH HB 492) does NOT give the police carte blanche to demand the passenger's ID without reason. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    John Deere Agrees on Right to Repair Settlement with the Feds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 11:13


    The settlement means that independent mechanics and owners should be able to repair the vehicles without having to use factory-authorized dealers. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    More People Are Financing Cars for Crazy Lengths of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 10:34


    A surprisingly large number of people are financing cars for 72 months or longer - and even on used cars. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Does the Recent SCOTUS Geofence Case Threaten Flock?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 11:33


    They have a lot more in common than you might think - especially in how they were handled in the lower courts. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Goat Fence Draws Lawsuit From HOA In California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 9:43


    The HOA says the fence is too tall; the couple says it's necessary to protect the goats from coyotes. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Ford Rehires Engineers They Had Replaced With AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 10:17


    And they lost billions as a result. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Did The CA DMV Screw Up Its Driver's License Test?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 11:48


    11,000 CA drivers were told they had to retake the test within 30 days - but the DMV offered no explanation as to why. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Fired For ‘Stealing' $2 Cookie He Paid For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 10:56


    After proving he was innocent, they gave him back pay and offered him his job back; he had already found a better job somewhere else. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

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