Lehto's Law
3,618 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 hours 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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http://www.lehtoslaw.com
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Episodes
How Can You Defend a Guilty Person? Ep. 3.358
July 08, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutesCan an attorney ethically represent someone they know is guilty? What if they admit they are guilty? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Everything You Need to Know About Recalls - Ep. 5.357
July 08, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutesEverything you need to know about recalls. For more details, check here: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallprocess.cfm http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Neon Springs - Ep. 5.355
July 07, 2019 14:59 - 13 minutesA funny story where a friend of mine made a prediction about a particular car problem. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Like Documentaries? Ep. 5.356
July 07, 2019 12:59 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBI was in a documentary. I have a stack of them for sale. If you want one - while supplies last - email me as described in the video. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Warranty No One Understands - Ep. 5.354
July 06, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBFew people fully understand the warranty of merchantability - to the point that many people "disclaim" it when it does not exist. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Don't Lick the Ice Cream! Ep. 5.353
July 06, 2019 12:59 - 8 minutesIdiots licking ice cream in stores hoping for virality - face felony charges? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Do You Need a Bill of Sale? Ep. 5.351
July 05, 2019 17:00 - 13 minutesMany people tell me they like to use a Bill of Sale when they sell a car to an individual. That's nice, but probably not necessary. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Smorgasbord - And a Little Horse? Ep. 5.352
July 05, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutesHere are some odds and ends - and the little horse I met on my front lawn. The Leno video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2A5ijU3Ivs http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Worst Car I Ever Owned - Ep. 5.350
July 04, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutesThe worst car I ever owned was actually pretty cool. When it wasn't stranding me places. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
The Passenger is a Corporation? Ep. 5.349
July 04, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutesA driver in CA tried to say he had a corporation in the car with him so it was OK to use the Carpool lane. The court disagreed. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Farewell Lee Iacocca - Ep. 5.348
July 03, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutesLee Iacocca - Automotive Icon - has passed away. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Do This When Selling Your Car - Ep. 5.347
July 03, 2019 13:00 - 18 minutesOne simple thing you should do when selling your car - even though most people don't do it. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
DJ Debrief - Ep. 5.346
July 02, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutesI got a lot of questions about being a DJ from last week's trip to NY. Here are some answers. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
When Drunk Canoeing Kills - Ep. 5.345
July 02, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutesDrunk canoeing made headlines recently - in Canada. https://nationalpost.com/news/in-a-case-that-made-canadian-legal-history-ontario-man-convicted-of-impaired-operation-of-a-canoe http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Fake Lawyer Fired - Ep. 5.287
July 02, 2019 13:59 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBShe hadn't passed the bar but she posed as a lawyer for a bit - before they found out and fired her. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
When Your Car Testifies Against You - Ep. 5.344
July 01, 2019 16:01 - 14 minutesLegal ramifications of having the data from you car's black box used against you in court. https://www.forbes.com/sites/marinamedvin/2019/01/08/your-vehicle-black-box-a-witness-against-you-in-court-2/#628c9fd31c50 http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Could You Spend $760K in an Afternoon? Ep. 5.286
July 01, 2019 16:01 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBThe wife of the convicted bank fraudster is being asked to explain where she got the money for her lavish spending sprees. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Border Patrol 100 Miles in From the Border? Ep. 5.343
July 01, 2019 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBYou know about dealing with border patrol at the border. But anywhere inside MI, FL, ME or a number of other states? Turns out the "border" is 100 miles thick. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Crossed the Border Lately? Ep. 5.342
June 30, 2019 14:00 - 8 minutesI crossed the border a few times in the last couple of days. Went pretty well . . . http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Judge Kicked Off Bench! Ep. 5.341
June 29, 2019 17:00 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBOur favorite judge in Michigan was officially kicked off the bench. Previous video: https://youtu.be/JARjAFYEi-A http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Will Baseball Protect its Fans? Ep. 5.340
June 29, 2019 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBHorrific injuries to fans at baseball games have some people wondering if the laws regarding fan injuries ought to change - or should the teams make the changes? http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Another Fake Lawyer?! Ep. 5.339
June 29, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutesAnother story of another person posing as a lawyer - without being licensed to practice law. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Are Deathbed Confessions Legal? Ep. 5.338
June 27, 2019 15:00 - 12 minutesWhat's the deal with deathbed confessions? CONFESS! http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Don't Xerox the Kleenex! Ep. 5.337
June 27, 2019 13:00 - 10 minutesEver wonder what happens to trademarks that get adopted for general use? Whitson's article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/24/smarter-living/how-a-brand-name-becomes-generic.html http://www.lehtoslaw.com
Is It Legal to Own Lock Picks? Ep. 5.335
June 27, 2019 13:00 - 15 minutesI get asked this a lot. Depends on the state and what you intend to do with them. http://www.lehtoslaw.com
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