Month: April 2020

Understanding Minnesota Law Concerning OFP, HRO, and DANCO OFP, HRO and DANCO refer to orders that are put in place when a person alleges they are afraid of unwanted contact. While parsing out the meaning of legal jargon can seem intimidating, the difference between these terms is actually quite straightforward. St. Paul Criminal Lawyer John Lesch can help guide you through the process as an experienced criminal attorney experienced with handling OFP, HRO and…

St. Paul Family Law Attorney John Lesch Explains Non-Martial Assets During the dissolution of a marriage, the task that often spurs the most conflict is dividing up assets. “Who–keeps–what” can be confusing to follow and can spur contention. This disagreement is often seen as petty, although much of the time the disagreement the parties have is less about the stuff and…

“Age of consent laws” as they are commonly known refer to the age at which a person is legally considered capable of participation in sexual activity. Age of consent laws vary depending on the state. In Minnesota, a person must be sixteen years of age to consent to sexual activity, although some restrictions still exist on engaging in sexual activity with minors aged…

An expungement is a process by which a criminal record is sealed and is unable to be                                          accessed by members of the general public. It is important to note that expunged records are sealed, not destroyed, meaning that while the general public…

Were you arrested and wondering if or when you will be charged? Did a police investigator interview you and you haven’t heard back? Or maybe you’re in the middle of another case which has been bumped from the court calendar with a “Pandemic Continuance” note. COVID-19 has changed lives for many people and institutions. You and I are doing things…