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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

How Can You Defend a Guilty Person? Ep. 3.358

July 08, 2019 15:00 - 17 minutes

Can 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 minutes

Everything 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 minutes

A 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 MB

I 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 MB

Few 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 minutes

Idiots 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 minutes

Many 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 minutes

Here 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

A 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 minutes

Lee 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 minutes

One 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 minutes

I 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 minutes

Drunk 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 MB

She 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 minutes

Legal 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 MB

The 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 MB

You 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 minutes

I 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 MB

Our 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 MB

Horrific 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 minutes

Another 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 minutes

What'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 minutes

Ever 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 minutes

I 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 minutes

True 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 MB

Another 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 MB

The 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 MB

Is 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 minutes

These 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 minutes

Gather '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 minutes

A 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 minutes

Too 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 MB

If 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

A 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 minutes

Man 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 minutes

In 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 MB

Almost 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 minutes

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

I 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 minutes

A 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 minutes

A 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 MB

The 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 minutes

Someone 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 minutes

People 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 minutes

Ever 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 minutes

One 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 minutes

Without 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

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