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Tyler Rounds was able to help a mother regain custody of her young son from the father in Canyon County.  The father had taken the child and was refusing to allow the mother any visitation while their custody case was pending. After a hearing the court agreed that the mother should have primary custody while the parties wait for trial. 

Matt Roker was recently able to secure a mistrial for his client who was facing several felony charges. Matt recognized the need for a mistrial once it became clear that information that had been shared with the prosecutor had not been turned over to Matt and his client. 

Tyler Rounds was able to recently return custody of two children to their father in Canyon County.  The mother had left Idaho with the children and traveled several states away.  The father immediately filed for divorce and demanded that he have custody of the children while the case was pending.  After a hearing the court agreed and granted Tyler's motion to immediately return the children to their father.  

The father will maintain primary custody of the children while the divorce is pending.  

Important changes to the eligibility requirement for dismissal of a criminal conviction go into effect on July 1, 2011.  Generally, the changes to the law make it easier to seek dismissal of a conviction. 

If you need more information on dismissing a criminal conviction and want to restore your civil rights please contact one of our attorneys for information.   

On May 24th Matthew J. Roker will speak to a group of Caldwell Young Professionals at the Bent Fork Bar & Grill in Caldwell. Matt will speak on the topic of what you can and should say to a police officer if you are stopped or approached 1) at your house; 2) in public; or 3) in your car. The event will start at noon and has been titled "Legal Rights 101".

For more information on the Caldwell Young Professionals visit the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce website at www.caldwellchamber.org or contact Tyler Rounds at 459-6795 or trounds@lovanroker.com

This year's Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, legislation allowing physicians flexibility in dealing with patient wishes regarding end of life treatment and care.  It is therefore more important now that you discuss with your doctor whether he or she is prepared to honor your wishes as expressed in living wills and POST (physician orders for scope of treatment) directives.   In light of this statute, we urge our clients to be especially diligent in having an up to date general health care power of attorney and living will on file not only with our office but in your medical records.