I would like to have my gun rights restored after being convicted of a non violent felony in 1982 in state of Texas. (theft)

Others are correct: you need to check w/Texas and if need be hire a Texas criminal defense atty.

Will I receive leniency for my first offense.

possibly, it can't hurt to talk to the hearing officer, if you don't like what you hear than get a Minnesota defense attorney.

What should I know if I'm going to represent myself in court?

Ask yourself this: why does the saying exist "A [person] who represents himself has a fool for a client."

Follow up question about MN DVS not reducing my licence for refusal charge dismissed. It is my first dwi on my record. One year?

you are entitled to the reduction to 90 days BUT the difficulty may be that it takes 3 weeks or longer sometimes for the court system to let the...

What can I do to get the three following petty misdemeanors off of my record?

If you pay the citation, that is pleading guilty, so you don't want to do that. Get an atty. asap.

these probationary conditions for a misd. DWI are not unusual. However, your question re. urine sample implies that they had you on a "no alcohol"...

What kind of lawyer must I hire to have prior records expunged?

Criminal defense Atty's usually do expungement. I have successfully helped many clients get their records expunged. Call a highly rated Avvo...

As others said, it all depends on whether he was ever married to mother and whether an existing court Order grants him any parenting time...if not...

These things are more complicated than you think...you WD probably get 1 yr. Of probation if this happened in wash co. and you have no prior...

I had my ex-boyfriend falsely arrested twice for domestic assault and violating a no contact order. What are the consequences?

Yes you need an atty. You cd suffer serious consequences.