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Lehto's Law

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Steve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 30 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written.
To support my audio podcast: www.patreon.com/stevelehto

http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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Episodes

Judge Accused of Stealing from Children and the Dead - Ep. 6.609

July 16, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MB

A judge has a whole heap of legal trouble in Alabama. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Insurance Agent Accused of Embezzling $375,000 - Ep. 6.608

July 16, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MB

A woman near Howell, MI, has been accused of stealing $375K from her insurance customers. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Charged w/Stealing 1,000s of Key Fobs - Ep. 6.597

July 15, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

A man was charged with stealing key fobs - not the cars - just the fobs. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Ice Cream Shop Did NOT Get Millions in PPP Cash - Ep. 6.606

July 15, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

Gov't reports of millions of dollars going to an ice cream shop appear to be mistaken. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Canada's Weird Contest Rule Explained - Ep. 6.605

July 14, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MB

Anyone from the US who has heard the rules of a Canadian contest has always wondered about this. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Speed Camera Issues Ticket for 400 MPH - Ep. 6.604

July 14, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MB

A speed camera in Italy ticketed a man for going over 400 MPH. Probably a mistake. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Driver of Stolen Car Crashes into Another Stolen Car in Chase - Ep. 6.603

July 13, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

Yup, that actually happened. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable? Ep. 6.602

July 13, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

I get asked all the time about non-compete agreements. What they are and what they do, legally. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Australian Man Arrested for Carrying $4 Million - Ep. 6.601

July 12, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

The man was arrested for having the cash - and apparently for no other reason. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Fake Swiss Gold Bars?! Ep. 6.600

July 12, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB

Even "Swiss" gold bars might not be safe these days. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Police Pull Over Man Fighting Snake - Ep. 6.599

July 11, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

Australian police pulled over a man who was fighting a snake in his truck while driving. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Recalled Jack Stands Recalled - Ep. 6.598

July 11, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MB

Harbor Freight is recalling the jack stands they used to replace the jack stands they recalled earlier. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Supreme Court Did Not Just Give Back Oklahoma - Ep. 6.607

July 10, 2020 16:01 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

A recent ruling by the Supreme Court held that Native Americans living within the bounds of a reservation in eastern Oklahoma can only be tried in Federal or tribal courts. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

How Much of Online Dating is Fake? Ep. 6.596

July 10, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

The FTC alleges that some online dating companies are involved in unscrupulous activities. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Beats HOA in NV Supreme Court - Ep. 6.595

July 09, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MB

A man spent over $300,000 to fight an HOA and won - largely on principle. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Supreme Court Upholds Anti Robocall Law - Ep. 6.594

July 09, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MB

They couldn't agree on everything, but SCOTUS upheld the legality of the anti-robocall law. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Diplomatic Plates Aren't a License to Speed - Ep. 6.593

July 08, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MB

Canadian police hand out tickets for stunt driving, and don't care if you have diplomatic plates on your car when they have it impounded. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

City Issues 6K Tickets for School Zone; School is Out - Ep. 6.592

July 08, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MB

A city in Canada issued over 6,000 tickets for people speeding in a school zone - even though school has not been in session during that time. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Victimized by Facebook Unemployment Ripoff - EP. 6.591

July 07, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

A woman was ripped off by a Facebook "friend." It's common. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Dealer Skips Town With Woman's Down Payment - Ep. 6.588

July 07, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MB

A woman in NJ paid the dealer for her car - and the dealer disappeared with the money. Now the finance company wants her to pay more. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Alleged Internet Scammer Arrested After Flaunting Wealth - Ep. 6.590

July 07, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MB

Feds say a man who was arrested overseas has been brought here for prosecution - after he allegedly ripped people off and showed off his wealth in Instagram. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Irregardless, There's No Need to Panic - Ep. 6.589

July 06, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

People freaked out recently that "irregardless" is in the dictionary. Ain't no need to panic. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Billions in Fake Chinese Gold - Ep. 6.587

July 05, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MB

Someone in China pulled off a huge scam involving tons of fake gold. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Small Claims Tip to Live By - Ep. 6.586

July 05, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

The small claims process encourages people to condense their arguments - something we can all learn from. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Can You Pay Fines in Coins? Ep. 6.585

July 04, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

Interestingly, Michigan has an unusual statute directly on this question. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Widowed Serviceman Hoax - Ep. 6.584

July 04, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

A common hoax on dating sites - imposters claiming to be widowed servicemen overseas. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Viewer Was Sued and Lost! And Never Knew About It - Ep. 6.583

July 03, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

A viewer's question addresses how he was sued and lost - without ever knowing about the lawsuit. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

HOW Disappointed in Me Are You?! Ep. 6.576

July 03, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

A common complaint I get follows a specific formula. Which is entertaining but not effective. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Something Rotten in Toledo? Ep. 6.582

July 03, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

The Feds have arrested a bunch of people in Toledo city government - on allegations of corruption. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Accidentally Buys 28 Teslas - Ep. 6.581

July 02, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MB

A man in Germany may have bought 28 Teslas when he meant to buy one. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Bill aims to End Asset Forfeiture at Federal Level - Ep. 6.580

July 02, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

A bill has been reintroduced to end all nonjudicial asset forfeiture by the feds. It's a nice thought but it will never happen. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Catalytic Crime Wave Sweeps Canada! Ep. 6.579

July 01, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB

Police report hundreds of catalytic convertors being stolen - even from government vehicles. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Lambo Wrecked 20 Minutes After Sale - Ep. 6.578

July 01, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

A man bought a Lamborghini and it was wrecked just 20 minutes later. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Who Stole the Speed Radar Camera? Ep. 6.577

June 30, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

The police report a missing 800-pound Speed Radar Camera. Did you take it? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Cops Bust "Burnt Car" Social Security Scammers - Ep. 6.575

June 30, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MB

Police have arrested three people in connection with the scam re: your social security number being suspended - because of a suspicious burnt car somewhere. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Arrested for Tik Tok Fish Stunt - Ep. 6.574

June 29, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MB

A man was arrested after diving into a fish tank - for a Tik Tok stunt. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Hounded for a 31 Year-Old Ticket! Ep. 6.573

June 29, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

A woman was told she had to pay a ticket she says she never got - 31 years ago. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Man Who Invented the Catalytic Converter: RIP - Ep. 6.572

June 28, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

John J. Mooney passed away at the age of 90. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

The Dumb Reason the IRS Sent $1 Billion to Dead People - Ep. 6.571

June 28, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

The IRS knew they were sending money to dead people. They just weren't sure if they were allowed NOT to. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Court Says: Spiders are Insects! Ep. 6.570

June 27, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Spiders are Insects regardless of what anyone else might think. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Corps Are Unjailable People - Ep. 6.569

June 27, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Corporations are people, but they cannot be jailed like people. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Lazy Detroit Cops Arrest Innocent Man Because Computer - Ep.6.568

June 26, 2020 16:01 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Cops in Detroit arrested a man because - basically - a computer told them to. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Online Imposter Almost Rips Off Woman in Michigan - Ep. 6.567

June 26, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MB

A man claiming to be a country star ripped off a woman from Michigan online, but she appears to have gotten her money back. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Recreation Sales Are UP! Ep. 6.566

June 25, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MB

Sales of things like kayaks, paddle boards and mountain bikes are up. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Were Cheat Devices Used on Gas Cars Too? Ep. 6.565

June 25, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MB

Allegations have been raised in Europe that some cars with gas engines may also have used cheat devices to trick emissions testers. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Americans Fined for Hiking in Canada - Ep. 6.564

June 24, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MB

American Hikers have been fined for hiking in Canada - when they were supposed to be passing straight through. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Kid Narcs Parents Out to the DNR! Ep. 6.563

June 24, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Parents were ticketed by the DNR after their child told the officer his parents did not have life jackets on their boat. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Are You "Sorry" You Were in an Accident? Ep. 6.562

June 23, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MB

There is a debate: Will it hurt you to say you are sorry to someone else after you have been in an accident? http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Man Arrested for Stealing Quarters - Ep. 6.561

June 23, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

A man was arrested in Michigan for stealing quarters - and a bunch of other stuff. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

Car With Ironic Bumper Stickers Wrecked - Ep. 6.560

June 22, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MB

A Canadian driver wrapped her car around a tree. And her bumper stickers were funny. http://www.lehtoslaw.com

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