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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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    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

    State Supreme Court Says Police Need Better Waivers Before Questioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 11:51


    The Maine Supreme Court has ruled that a defendant must explicitly waiver their 5th Amendment rights before they can be questioned - and an ambiguous waiver won't do it. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Supreme Court Kicks 'Tyrant' Judge off Bench Permanently

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 15:35


    The judge was found guilty by the Indiana Supreme Court of every charge laid against him, going so far as to say he wielded his position of power like a 'tyrant.' https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Coast Guard Officer Arrested After Dealer Wrongly Reports His Car Stolen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 9:34


    A Coast Guard officer bought a truck and the selling dealer reported that the truck was stolen; as a result, the officer was arrested and has now filed suit in Florida. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Arrested for Drunk Driving ‘Barbie' Jeep Downtown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 10:16


    A man who had a suspended license from drunk driving was arrested while driving a Barbie Jeep in British Columbia - and the police say he was drunk when they pulled him over. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Burglars Ask Victims for Password To Stolen Computer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 11:40


    Police in New York say burglars contacted their victims in an attempt to get the passwords to the devices they stole from the victims. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Court Strikes City's Ban on ‘Small' Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 10:09


    The city of Calhoun, Georgia, told a non-profit there was a minimum size requirement for new homes - when there wasn't. The court said the city could not hold the organization to that limit even if it was passed later. https://ij.org/

    State Worker Fired After FIVE YEARS of PAID Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 10:11


    This is an update to this story: https://youtu.be/mn-T3dRgFq4 Where a man was on paid leave for 5 years in Hawaii; he has now been fired.

    Lawmaker Proposes Banning All HOAs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 13:48


    A lawmaker in Florida has proposed banning all HOAs, although he has not put forward a proposed bill just yet. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Drunk Driving Cops are Rarely Arrested in New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 16:34


    A New York Times investigation shows that police officers who drink and drive in New York are rarely arrested for drunk driving and the events are usually treated as a human resources issue instead. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    The ‘Most Dangerous' Driver Arrested a 29th Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 9:20


    The man in Washington State has been arrested a total of 29 times now for a variety of offenses, many involving cars and driving. This last arrest followed a high speed chase. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Trooper Cites EV Driver For Exhaust Being ‘Way Too Loud'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 10:48


    A state trooper in Minnesota gave an EV driver a ticket for his exhaust being too loud, even though the EV does not have an exhaust. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Attorney Mark Zuckerberg Sues Meta for Kicking Him Off Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 11:52


    An attorney whose actual name is Mark Zuckerberg keeps getting kicked off of Facebook for impersonating the other Mark Zuckerberg - so he has filed a lawsuit in the hopes of resolving the issue. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    AI Company to Pay $1.5B to Settle Suit Over Pirated Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 8:52


    An AI company was accused of using millions of pirated books to train its AI and now has agreed to settle a lawsuit for $1.5 billion brought by authors in a class action. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Publishers Clearing House Stops Paying Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 11:04


    Publishers Clearing House has cut off payments to some of its winners because they entered bankruptcy. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Watch the Fedex Driver Run Over My Fence Post!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 12:21


    My only real question (after the Fedex driver ran over my fence post without telling me) is: Shouldn't he at least have told me he did it? https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Wants to Take Man's Plane Over a 6-Pack of Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 9:08


    The IJ is asking the Supreme Court to hear the case of a man whose plane was seized because a passenger had brought beer aboard as cargo. https://ij.org/

    State Trooper Arrested Eight Sober Drivers for DUI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 11:42


    This time it was a former US Attorney who was arrested while sober. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Taco Bell Uses AI in Drive-Thru And Fails

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 10:41


    It got a lot of its orders right - it's the ones that it got wrong which were comical. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Who Jailed Man Wrongfully Will Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 13:56


    A Wisconsin judge was being investigated for wrongfully jailing a man who appeared before him on another matter; the investigation appears to have ended because the judge has announced he will retire. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Reports Take a YEAR To Get From State Police?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 10:11


    In CT, a man ordered a police report and was told it could take more than a year for him to get a copy. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Civil Asset Forfeiture Victim WINS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 12:31


    Another big win for the IJ, where a man had his money seized by federal agents who then dismissed their claims; they fought him on paying his court costs and fees and an appeals court ordered the government to pay up. https://ij.org/

    Man Arrested for Impersonating An Attorney and Burglary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 9:34


    A man in Las Vegas was arrested for impersonating an attorney - where is accused of using the bar number of a real attorney - and burglary, along with some other crimes. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Flock Stops Sharing Surveillance w/Feds for Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 8:54


    Flock cameras are operating in Illinois and the secretary of state pointed out that sharing the surveillance with federal authorities appeared to violate state law - so Flock has agreed to stop the sharing for the time being. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Supercars Seized for ‘Anti-Social' Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 8:49


    Police in England seized supercars - including a Lamborghini and a Porsche - for driving behavior they described as "anti-social". The cars were impounded and the drivers or owners will have to pay to recover their cars. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    One Simple Rule for Hiring An Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 10:52


    The most obvious red flag you should look out for when hiring an attorney is to see if they have ever been disciplined by the state bar. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Littering Gets Man Arrested After 5 Years On the Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 8:13


    The man was wanted for an alleged crypto scam in South Korea and was only spotted by police because he was caught littering near a train station. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Federal Fugitive Arrested One Year After Faking Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 8:53


    Authorities say the man from Maine faked his own death to avoid arrest; he was arrested in Missouri and faces extradition to Maine. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Woman Accused Of Stealing $2M From an RV Dealer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 10:17


    From one of the largest RV dealers there is. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    $20K RV Frame Repair Wasn't Covered by Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:43


    When their defective frame wasn't covered by warranty, the owners contacted a local TV station - who managed to get some extra consideration for the problem and the frame was repaired at no cost to the owners. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    One Year in Prison For Impersonating Her Dead Mother, Stealing Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 10:13


    She's going to prison for a year after impersonating her dead mother for 25 years; they allege she misappropriated $360,000 in the scheme. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Who Knew 2X4s Caused So Much Legal Trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:48


    A few lawsuits alleging fraud based on the actual sizes of 2x4s at Home Depot and Menard's were thrown out, but a lawsuit brought by the state of California against Lowe's was settled and Lowe's agreed to relabel their dimensional lumber to avoid confusion in the future. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Investigated For Jailing Man Improperly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:01


    Judge in Wisconsin jailed a man who was before him for a probation review - but he accused the man of ripping off a customer of his cement business. The customer was an employee of another judge in the same courthouse. Now a special investigator is examining the case. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    SCOTUS Ruling Ignored by CA Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 9:46


    It seems like a lot of unnecessary litigation. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Attorneys Keep Submitting AI 'Errors' in Pleadings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 12:56


    This time it was in Australia. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Lawsuit vs. Home Depot For Biometric Checkout Scans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 9:10


    This case is in Illinois. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Someone Stole The Catalytic Converters from 20 School Buses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 8:52


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

    Airlines Sued for Selling ‘Window' Seats Without Windows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 10:24


    They charge extra for these things nowadays. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Court Upholds $92M Fine vs. T-Mobile for Selling Customer Location Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 9:48


    AT&T and Verizon are next. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Lawsuit Over Police Searches At the Airport Can Proceed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 9:52


    A court of appeals has reversed the lower court dismissal. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Mistrial Declared After Jurors Do Research on Google

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 13:07


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

    Town Wants To Increase Property Taxes by 255%

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 8:49


    This is happening in Utah. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Man Loses Home Over Unpaid Water Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 11:54


    This happened in NY. The man says he never saw any of the notices. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    ATT Data Breach Suit Could Get You $7,500

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 9:54


    It all depends on what happened to your data and probably on how many people make claims. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Some Police Are Misusing AI to Write Their Reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 13:45


    The AI tool has safeguards built in which can be turned off. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    VW Makes Performance A Subscription Feature on Some Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 12:14


    This is happening in the UK - for now. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    First Radio Station I Worked At Sold After 50 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 17:59


    WLEW, Bad Axe (Michigan). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Federal Judge Rejects Tribal Claim Over Local Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 12:25


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

    Man Found Guilty Despite Faking Death To Avoid Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 8:56


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

    Skipped $4 Toll Leads to Worst Escape Attempt Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 12:39


    This started on Michigan's Mackinac Bridge. https://www.lehtoslaw.coma

    Sheriff Says ‘Hemi' Bull Theft May Have Been Fake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 10:55


    He says the bull was never missing - but we're not sure what will happen next. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Bad Zoning Restrictions Result in $50M Judgment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 11:41


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

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