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
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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.
A bar owner was prosecuted in a case which fell apart and appeared to have been brought maliciously; even though the lower court was going to let the case proceed, an appeals court reversed the ruling. https://ij.org/
A company is launching balloons which carry AI-robots that photograph property from above, primarily for businesses like insurance companies, that want to look at your property from above. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man was charged with trespassing for walking along the beach of Lake Michigan (in Wisconsin) in front of private property - and the argument is: Where does the private property end and where does the public property begin along the lakeshore? https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The AZ supreme court has ruled that the stay right law can lead to a lawful traffic stop, meaning that the search which ensues very well could lead to admissible evidence. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The estate of Johnny Cash is suing Coca-Cola for using music sung by someone who sounds a bit too much like Johnny Cash - and there is precedent for suing over the use of a 'soundalike' in a commercial. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The heating oil was dumped into the basement of a house with the same street name and address number but in the wrong city. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man fatally injured in a car crash blamed his girlfriend (who was driving) saying she crashed the car on purpose - then he died. His statement will most like be admissible in court. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A new law in FL has harsh penalties for drivers with license plate frames on their cars, among other things. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Somehow, no one caught that the home was in an HOA, and there were several people who should have caught it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The shop owner in Pennsylvania has been accused of lending a customer car to another customer to use as a loaner. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A proposed bill in New York would outlaw MOST car option subscriptions - but the bill still needs some fine-tuning. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Police say they found 249 underage drinkers at one bar in AZ in one night; they ticketed or cited most of them and made a few arrests. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
This is a direct response to Louis Rossman's suggestion that this might constitute a lemon situation. And I AGREE with him. Here is his video: https://youtu.be/Gw3KRfy9vQY
The judge's obsession with Elvis went a bit too far, with him even offering to play Elvis music when witnesses were sworn in. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Here is the AP article: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-border-patrol-surveillance-drivers-ice-trump-9f5d05469ce8c629d6fecf32d32098cd And the link to the Institute for Justice: https://ij.org/
A tow truck owner has pleaded guilty to a variety of things - all stemming from overcharging people for towing. For my personal tow truck stories, see: https://youtu.be/NDvMbk9AtgA
The AG of Michigan has asked its Supreme Court to overturn a 1999 ruling which had gutted our Consumer Protection Act. There is also proposed legislation to fix the issue. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Restaurant Fixes the ‘Fish & Chips' Confusion! by Lehto's Law
The local ordinance says the town in Weld County can issue $40 and $80 tickets with speed cameras but the town of Kersey is issuing tickets for $340. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A teacher named Smith was pulled from the classroom and told her background check showed a DUI she had not reported - which was obviously for another person named Smith. It took her months to straighten out, which meant she lost quite a bit in the meantime. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A restaurant chain sells 'Fish & Chips' but only gives you the chips (in this case, fries) if you specifically ask for them as a side. Read the column by Dennis: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/fish-and-chips-and-a-side-of-customer-anger
The woman who accused her ex of committing a crime while on board the International Space Station has now pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federal officer; the feds had concluded that no crime had been committed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Although the 20 beehives were marked and active, a neighbor offered them for free on Facebook - and now won't tell the owner who took them. The owner has hired an attorney. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Stellantis has issued a recall for 375,000 of its Jeep plug-in hybrids and warned owners to not park them indoors and to not charge them until they are fixed - due to a fire hazard. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
United Airlines is fighting a class action filed on behalf of consumers who paid extra for 'window' seats, only to be placed in seats not next to windows; United argues that no reasonable person would expect a window seat to be next to a window. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The law is proposed in Florida but we need this to pass in all 50 states - to keep the state from selling our personal data without our consent. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The county has apologized and agreed to pay $3 million over the raid of the Marion County Record, but part of the case continues against other defendants. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Workers have sued Bank of America claiming they weren't properly paid for the time they were at work waiting for their computers to boot up and allow them to punch in. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Six HUNDRED Tickets Tossed Because Deputy Wasn't Wearing Her Badge by Lehto's Law
A proposed Michigan law would ban trucks entirely from the left lane on highways with three or more lanes; House Bill 4522 would still need to be passed by the Senate and signed by the governor to become law. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
CA Bar Exam Foils Famous Would-Be Attorney by Lehto's Law
A judge in Washington has ruled that Flock Camera photos are public records, and as such, are available to citizens to request through records requests. After the ruling, two cities using the systems shut them off. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Witnesses said they saw the judge slumped behind the wheel of her truck, going the wrong way on the highway. She was arrested and charged with OWI. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The dealer in Michigan that had its license suspended after being accused of selling used cars as "new" has had its license reinstated after one day. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A dealer in Michigan was shut down by the state for allegedly selling used cars as 'new', contrary to the definitions found in Michigan's Vehicle Code. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A woman in NJ says that her salesman stole her trade-in and lived in it - rather than returning to a dealer to close out her lease. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man's belongings were put into storage by a restoration company after a flood - and that company failed to pay the storage fees, resulting in the man's belongings being auctioned off to a stranger. Now, he has virtually nothing besides his clothing. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man dropped his Ford Explorer off for service at a Ford dealer before he left the country - and then saw on his Ford app that the vehicle was being driven around inappropriately. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A judge in Colorado apparently paid the $1 bond of a defendant before him when his attorney indicated she did not have a dollar - which many people believe violated the rule on impartiality for judges. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A police officer from Detroit appeared in 36th District Court via Zoom, and the judge called him out because he was only wearing boxers. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The man was a former employee, and the police say he stole 47 cars and then rented them out himself. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A campground owner sold "lifetime" memberships to people then sold the campground to a new owner - which says it will not honor those lifetime memberships. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
A man took apart his smart vacuum and discovered it was sending data from his home to a server far away - something he had not been informed of or consented to. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Two federal court judges filed official documents containing hallucinations created by generative AI - one was a court opinion containing made up cases and the other was a temporary restraining order that also included imaginary facts. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The family farm in NJ was slated to be taken by eminent domain to make space for affordable housing; the family did not want to sell and, after a national uproar, the authorities have decided to look at other locations instead. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Alaska airlines shredded a man's bag during a flight and at first said the handling had been 'ordinary' - but later agreed to replace the bag after the media got involved. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The corner crossing hunters have won because the Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal brought by the private land owner, which leaves intact the lower court ruling in their favor. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Wisconsin lawmakers are working on banning license plate 'flipping' devices, which they say are used to evade tolls and for other nefarious purposes. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Several sources have reported that Amazon is planning on replacing 600,000 workers with robots in the coming years. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The former judge had been removed from the bench by the Minnesota Supreme Court and would not normally be allowed to use the title "Judge", so he asked a court to let him add "Judge" to the front of his name - and the court denied the request. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
The police in Canada reported that two different men whose motorcycles had been impounded for excessive speed were caught speeding excessively after they retrieved their bikes from the impound. Both bikes were re-confiscated. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
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