DANCO & OFP Violations Defense for clients in Plymouth and Hennepin County.
Local criminal defense
Plymouth cases often involve busy professionals and families looking to resolve matters efficiently and protect their records. Early legal guidance can help reduce disruption and avoid long-term consequences.
A Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order (DANCO), Order for Protection (OFP), or Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) can restrict contact, but these orders arise through different procedures and their exact terms matter. Messages, calls, or communication through another person can lead to a violation allegation. The protected person initiating contact does not automatically make a response lawful. Andrew Davis reviews the order, the alleged conduct, and the evidence to explain your options.
Read the complete Minnesota DANCO & OFP Violations guide →Verified local information
Plymouth is located in Hennepin County and served by the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District for state district-court matters. These are general contacts, not a hearing assignment. Confirm the court, location, and appearance instructions on your notice before attending.
Court information
300 South 6th Street, C-11, Minneapolis, MN 55487
(612) 348-6000
General Criminal and Traffic Division contact. This address is not a confirmation of your assigned hearing location; follow your court notice.
Visit the official court website →Local agency
3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, MN 55447
(763) 509-5160
Visit the official agency website →Official court information for Hennepin County, including court programs, policies, and contacts.
Official information and resources from the prosecutor’s office serving Hennepin County.
Official City of Plymouth information about requesting police reports and records.
Minnesota law and defense
Minnesota criminal law applies statewide, but the court process, local agency records, and practical details of a case depend on where it is filed. The information below explains important issues Andrew reviews when defending danco & ofp violations cases.
DANCOs arise in qualifying criminal or juvenile proceedings; OFPs and HROs have separate civil procedures. Restrictions depend on the order. Conduct that may be prohibited includes:
A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) is a criminal court order that can restrict contact while a criminal case is pending. It is different from an Order for Protection (OFP), which is handled through a separate civil process. The exact restrictions depend on the order itself, so Andrew reviews the language of the order, the underlying case, and the alleged contact before deciding how to respond.
A DANCO can prohibit indirect contact as well as direct contact. Asking a friend, family member, or another person to deliver a message to the protected person can create a violation allegation. Andrew looks closely at what was actually said, who delivered the message, text or social media evidence, and whether the state can show that the communication originated with the person subject to the DANCO.
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Common questions
A DANCO is a court order issued in a qualifying criminal or juvenile proceeding that can prohibit direct or indirect contact with a protected person. Restrictions may cover calls, messages, third-party communication, or proximity to specified places. Read the exact order: only the court can change or remove its restrictions, even if the protected person wants contact.
Yes. The protected person contacting first does not automatically make responding lawful. A DANCO remains in effect until the court changes or removes it. If the protected person reaches out, the safest course is to stop communication, preserve the messages, and speak with an attorney before responding further.
A knowing violation is generally a misdemeanor unless an enhancement applies. A qualifying domestic-violence-related conviction or juvenile adjudication within ten years can make it a gross misdemeanor, with up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine. Two or more qualifying priors within the statutory ten-year period, or possessing a dangerous weapon during the violation, can make it a felony with up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The exact history and circumstances matter.
Yes, but only by a judge. Your attorney can file a motion to modify the order, which may allow contact, limited contact, or contact regarding children. The alleged victim cannot remove the order themselves.
Yes. A DANCO can prohibit indirect contact, including asking another person to deliver a message to the protected person. Whether a violation can be proven depends on the facts, including what was said, who delivered the message, and what evidence shows where the communication originated.
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If you need help with danco & ofp violations in Plymouthor Hennepin County, contact Andrew Davis to discuss what happened and what comes next.