Over Two Decades Of Experience Defending The People Of St. Paul
St. Paul Criminal Defense Lawyer John Lesch Have you been asking questions and seeking advice about criminal record expungement? If so, one of the topics you have probably discussed is who will be able to view your record after the expungement has been finalized. Expungement gives former offenders another chance at having a clean record. When your record is expunged,…
Prostitution Defense Lawyer St. Paul John Lesch When it comes to prostitution charges in Minnesota, there are serious consequences for those convicted. Yet, it stands to be said that those serious consequences come for a rather vaguely defined area of the law. In fact, often what separates the guilty from the innocent in prostitution charges is just a few words…
The law has historically ignored the damage done to parties by angry ex-partners, set on embarrassing them with nude photos. However, the law is changing. In 2016, John Lesch spearheaded a bill to make revenge porn a crime in Minnesota. The bill became law and is now codified as Minn. Stat. § 617.261. In fact, the Minnesota Supreme Court recently upheld…
Because parenting is a long-term commitment, often the agreement parties came to initially regarding child support becomes less fair over time as circumstances change. However, bringing a modification action is not always an easy process and cannot be brought for small adjustments in circumstance or income. Ideally, an initial child support agreement will anticipate changes in income and circumstances, lessening…
Nuisances come in many forms. From a branch overhanging into a neighbor’s property to raucous house parties, nuisance reports are a common subject of domestic conflict. By understanding nuisance law better, a property owner can help to protect themselves from becoming the subject of a report or understand their rights if a property owner wants to file a nuisance complaint…