Lehto's Law
3,543 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 281 ratingsSteve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 30 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written.
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Episodes
Don't Throw the Bat! Ep. 5.336
June 26, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutesTrue story about an umpire I knew - and then a baseball riddle. I will pin a correct answer that explains it well. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Mail Bag! Ep. 5.334
June 25, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAnother assortment of letters and things sent in to my show. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Only in Detroit: Cops Arrest Each Other! Ep. 5.333
June 25, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBThe true story of when undercover cops in Detroit tried to arrest another group of undercover cops. In a big "sting" gone comically awry. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Statute of Limitations on Traffic Tickets? Ep. 5.332
June 24, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIs there a statute of limitations on traffic tickets? Thumbnail is a photo of some of my t-shirt collection. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Emergency Doors Open Later? - Ep. 5.331
June 24, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutesThese emergency doors are designed to not open for 15 seconds. Is that a big deal? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Wacky Radio Story - Ep. 5.330
June 23, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutesGather 'round for a story from my earliest radio days. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
She Refuses to Pay "Old" Ticket - Ep. 5.329
June 23, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutesA woman from MN is refusing to pay a 30 year old ticket from Iowa. Because she was a runaway at the time? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
You Can Be Arrested for Shoplifting While in the Store - Ep. 5.328
June 22, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutesToo many believe you cannot be arrested for shoplifting until you leave the store. Or pass the registers. This is usually NOT required. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
$15M Divorce Delay - Lehto's Law Ep. 5.327
June 22, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIf this divorce hadn't dragged on for this long, the husband might have saved $15,000,000.00. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Cross Can Stay! Ep. 5.326
June 21, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutesThe Supreme Court has ruled that a war memorial cross on public property can stay where it is. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Bad End for Disgraced Judge - Ep. 5.325
June 21, 2019 13:00 - 10 minutesA judge I referred to as a "bad judge" was murdered - and then the story gets weird. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2019/06/20/father-skip-scandirito-cut-up-inheritance/1450260001/ http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Arrested! Punched the Greeter - Ep. 5.324
June 20, 2019 16:00 - 8 minutesMan arrested in Texas for punching the man at the door who asked to see a receipt for an unbagged item. AMERICA! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Gov't Can Steal Your Photos - Ep. 5.323
June 20, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutesIn a crazy case out of Texas, the courts have ruled that the state may take copyrighted photographs and use them without permission - and without paying for them! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Pedestrians Are Allowed on the Road! Ep. 5.322
June 19, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAlmost got run over by an idiot who apparently thinks that runners should not be on the road. The law says otherwise. And the same is true of bicyclists. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Sovereign Citizen Problems With The Word 'Or' - Ep. 5.321
June 19, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutesThe Sovereign folks have a hard time distinguishing between the words "or" and "and" when it comes to statutes. And that's a problem. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Convicted for the Same Crime Twice? New SCOTUS Case! Ep. 5.320
June 18, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe Supreme Court has ruled it does not violate double jeopardy if the state and the feds prosecute you for essentially the same crime. It's called the "separate sovereigns doctrine." http://www.lehtoslaw.com
When the Thief is "Nice" - Ep. 5.319
June 18, 2019 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBI hate it when they try to tell me how "nice" the defendant is, after he or she has admitted to committing crimes. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Buyer Beware - To The Max! Ep. 5.318
June 17, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutesA man in Florida bought a piece of property at auction. One foot wide and a hundred feet long! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Texas Judge Accidentally Resigns! Ep. 5.317
June 17, 2019 13:00 - 10 minutesA Texas Judge accidentally resigned from the bench. And the confusing law in Texas might allow him to remain on as his own replacement. Or not. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Does She Have to Give the Ring Back? Ep. 5.316
June 16, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe engagement is called off. Who gets the ring? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Why Do DJs Talk So Much? Ep. 5.315
June 15, 2019 15:00 - 18 minutesSomeone asked me why some DJs talk over the music they play. There's a reason for that. https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/listen/ http://www.lehtoslaw.com
No One Promised You Happiness (Legally) Ep. 5.313
June 15, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutesPeople often think that "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" are protected by the Constitution. Wrong document. My previous video. https://youtu.be/lm5g-mZ5qb4 http://www.lehtoslaw.com
When the Service Writer Assumes You'e an Idiot - Ep. 5.312
June 14, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutesEver had a service writer at a dealer treat you like you were an idiot? It's frustrating, especially if you are not an idiot. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Rudest Diner Ever! Ep. 5.311
June 14, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutesOne of my favorite restaurants ever was run by the rudest owner/chef of all time. And it was worth it! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Worst Legal Movie EVER! Ep. 5.310
June 13, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutesWithout question, "Double Jeopardy" is the worst "legal" movie ever made. Here is where I talk about the GOOD movie: https://youtu.be/Wu2-cjjGmT0 http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Me and My Explorers are Fine! Ep. 5.314
June 13, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBOver a million Explorers recalled by Ford but my two are not involved. Whew! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Canada Has Bad Neighbors Too! Ep. 5.309
June 12, 2019 15:00 - 10 minutesA fence dispute in Canada has spent 6 years in Canadian courts. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/fence-finale-appeal-fails-in-bitter-battle-over-bearspaw-reservoir-barrier Video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/9YUMeca-vDk http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Call Me Immediately! (Update) Ep. 5.308
June 12, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis is an update on my SEO Scam video from over a year ago. https://youtu.be/bA9UYSxb3_U http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Radio Announcement - It's Official!
June 11, 2019 21:00 - 4 minutesOn June 28, from 12 - 5p Eastern time, I will be DJing on WLLW - The Wall (101.7) in Geneva NY. You can listen online as well by visiting this link: https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/listen/ Click on The Wall. Shut up and Rock!
The Cars Behind Me - Ep. 5.306
June 11, 2019 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBHere are the details on the 4 cars behind me. Why they are there and why I know so much about them. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Mail Bag! Ep. 5.307
June 11, 2019 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBLetters from around the country! In this edition of Lehto's Law Mail Bag! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Happy Birthday to You! Lehto's Law Ep. 5.305
June 10, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBHappy Birthday is now in the public domain. What that means and how it happened. Here is the article I reference: https://scholarship.law.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1303&context=faculty_publications http://www.lehtoslaw.com
My Favorite Simpsons Lines - Ep. 5.304
June 10, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBNo law here - just my favorite Simpsons moments. I've gotten a lot of requests to talk about this so here we go! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Ice Cream Trucks Seized! Ep. 5.303
June 09, 2019 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBNYC is cracking down on ice cream truck scofflaws. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
My Worst Insurance Experience - Ep. 5.302
June 09, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutesThis is not a story of a client's - it is something that happened to me. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
What is 'Common Law'? Ep. 5.301
June 08, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWhere did common law come from and what does it mean? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
An End to Robocalls - SOMEDAY?! Ep. 5.299
June 08, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutesMore illusory promises about robocalls from the FCC. Wait and see. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
This is a Work of Fiction! Ep. 5.300
June 07, 2019 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBEver wonder why they claim every movie is a work of fiction? There's a reason. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Dumbest Patent Ever! Lehto's Law Ep. 5.297
June 07, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe US Patent Office has no qualms about granting really dumb patents. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Is Good Help that Hard to Find? Ep. 5.298
June 07, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHad a weird experience checking into a hotel. A sign of the times? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Does a 'Poor Man's Copyright' Work? Ep. 5.296
June 06, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutesPeople ask if it will protect your copyright to mail a copy of your work to yourself and save it. https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2016/10/how-will-courts-handle-a-poor-mans-copyright.htm
Beware the Frankencar! Ep. 5.295
June 06, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutesEvery now and then we hear about someone who was sold a car that was created from a few wrecked ones. A Frankencar! I've represented buyers of such a monster. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
A Stamped Envelope Won't Keep the Police Out - Ep. 5.294
June 05, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutesOld wives' tale is that you can keep stuff safe by putting it in a stamped envelope addressed to yourself since opening the mail of others' is a Federal offense. Which is silly. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
How Long Does a 5-Year Warranty Last? Ep. 5.293
June 05, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutesThis is a trick question - but I will explain it on the white board! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Accident Blamed on ABS - Ep. 5.292
June 04, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBI had a witness once who explained to me how Anti Lock Brakes worked - and how they caused his accident. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Once in a While My Advice Works! Ep. 5.291
June 04, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSomeone followed my advice on handling their own traffic ticket - and it worked. Here' my previous video: https://youtu.be/EDCFmdwR9yM http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Don't Ever Buy a Rebuilt Salvage Vehicle! Ep. 5.290
June 03, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhy you should never buy a rebuilt salvage vehicle. EVER. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
You Don't Know Why It's Called an "E" Brake? Ep. 5.289
June 03, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe debate rages on: E-brake vs Hand Brake vs Parking Brake. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Got My New Title! Ep. 5.288
June 02, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBGot the title to my new Explorer in the mail yesterday. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Cool Stories From the Mail! Ep. 5.284
June 01, 2019 13:00 - 12 minutesA grab bag of stuff from recent mail to the show. http://www.lehtoslaw.com