Couple’s Dream Home to Be Torn Down to Make Way for A Bridge
They built their dream home and shortly after moving in, were told it needed to be taken by eminent domain to make way for a bridge. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Lehto's Law
Steve Lehto brings his unique perspective as both an author and a practicing attorney to every episode of Lehto's Law. With over three decades specializing in Michigan Lemon Law and a shelf of books to his name, he digs into the stories behind legal headlines, dissecting the often-misunderstood mechanics of the law in a way that’s engaging for everyone. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a conversation about the real-world impact of legislation, courtroom dramas, and consumer rights. You’ll hear clear explanations of complex cases, insightful commentary on current events, and answers to the legal questions that pop up in everyday life. The podcast thrives on making the intricacies of the legal system accessible, often revealing the surprising human stories tangled within it. For those who want to look beyond the soundbite and understand the "why" behind a ruling or a news story, this is a consistently thoughtful resource. More information and ways to support the work can be found through the host's own channels.
Episodes
Highway Patrol Stands By EVERY Single Sober DUI Arrest
A Colonel with the TENN Highway Patrol says that of the many arrests made of sober drivers who were charged with DUI - EVERY SINGLE one was a good arrest. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Classic Car ‘Scheme’ Gets Man 2 Years In Prison
This happened in NY: The man was convicted of taking money from customers to buy or repair classic cars. But, they say, he had nothing to show for the $2.5 million he took. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Thieves Now Targeting Honda Civic Airbags
Chicago police report that there have been a slew of smash and grab thefts of airbags from Honda Civics within the city recently. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Supreme Court Lets Stand ‘Unreviewable’ Code Fines In New York City
A man was fined $1,000 by the City of New York but there was no way to have a hearing on the matter; he appealed that issue to the courts and the Supreme Court declined to hear it. https://ij.org/
State Changes Rules on Coyotes - Even The Ones on My Property
The state of Michigan changed the rules on taking coyotes, although the ones who live on my property are probably safe. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
Off-Duty Deputy Convicted for Unlawful Stop of On-Duty Cop
An off-duty Wayne County (Michigan) sheriff's deputy was pulled over in an unmarked car while driving in Oakland County (Michigan) by a local city police officer. After that stop, the deputy pulled over the police office…
County Takes Man’s Lottery Winnings to Pay Someone Else’s Debt
A man in North Carolina found out that his lottery prize of $800 was taken by a county which claimed he owed them money - and it turned out that the debt was in someone else's name - but by someone using his social secur…
Lawsuit Claims Windshields Explode at Random in Some Nissan Rogues
The allegation is that rear windows spontaneously explode in some Nissan Rogues in the 2021-2025 model years. It's been filed as a class action. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
FTC Gets GM to Stop Gathering and Selling Your Driving Data
GM and the FTC have entered into an agreement where GM and OnStar have agreed to stop gathering driving data from its car buyers and to stop selling it - for a few years. https://www.lehtoslaw.com
