CALL FOR COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST STANDARDS

Following a survey of its members, the Section appointed a Criminal Law Secialist Certification Accreditation Committee . The Committee has developed Proposed Standards to submit to the Minnesota Board of Legal Certification as part of the Section application to become accredited to certify attorneys as Criminal Law Specialists.

The Certification Accreditation Committee is seeking public comment on the proposed Standards. They invite judges and attorneys, both public and private, working in either Federal or State Courts to review these Standards and to submit comments by email to Meaghan Harper, MSBA Section Services Director. Please submit your comments by June 30, 2008.

The Criminal Law Section is ready to share its professionally produced video on crystal meth with Minnesota middle and high schoolers. Please click on this link for a short description of how Minnesota children will benefit from this Section program, why it should be shown in as many schools as possible, and why you should volunteer to get involved.
MSBA Meth Video Rollout Needs You.

View a powerpoint providing background for understanding meth, its effects and penalties.

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Promotes the exchange of ideas between defense lawyers and prosecutors through educational programs and meetings. Committees: Legislative, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines.

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The Section disseminates timely information regarding case law, legislative issues, district court decisions, and methods of practice. CLE seminars have explored subjects such as DNA, gambling, and the international criminal tribunal in the former Yugoslavia. The Section also makes recommendations regarding legislative and procedural matters.