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Published: June 12, 2026
Chapters
- What Is a DANCO?
- DANCO vs. Order for Protection
- What If the Protected Party Contacts First?
- Third-Party Contact and DANCO Violations
- Texts, Social Media, and Other Evidence
- What to Do If You Are Accused
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Minnesota DANCO Violations Explained
A DANCO, or Domestic Abuse No Contact Order, is a criminal court order in Minnesota that can restrict contact while a case is pending. In this video, criminal defense attorney Andrew Davis explains how DANCO violations work, including what happens if the protected person contacts first, why third-party messages can still create problems, what evidence may be used to prove contact, and what someone should do if they are accused of violating a DANCO.
What Andrew Covers
- What a Minnesota DANCO is and how it differs from an Order for Protection
- Why the protected person contacting first does not automatically make a response lawful
- How third-party messages, texts, and social media can create DANCO issues
- What to do after an alleged DANCO violation
