A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced for his role in a federal child support case. Jacob H. Lehnherr, age 39, was sentenced to five years of probation on August 29, 2013, by U.S. District Court Judge Karen E. Schreier for Failure to Pay Child Support.
Lehnherr, formerly of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was found guilty of failing to pay over $29,682.00 in past due child support. He was previously ordered by the Second Judicial Circuit Court, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, to pay $346.67 per month for his minor child, commencing May 1, 2001.
According to court documents, some sporadic payments were made, but at the time of his indictment, he had past due child support totaling $29,682.22. Lehnherr pleaded guilty to the charge on June 10, 2013.
This case was investigated by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas J. Wright prosecuted the case.
Lehnherr was also ordered to pay a $100.00 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund and child support restitution in the amount of $32,890.88.
After his sentencing, Lehnherr was released from custody. This case highlights the importance of paying child support and the consequences of failing to do so.
The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring that those who fail to pay child support are brought to justice.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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