Meth: Unlike Any Other Drug

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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.

Criminal Law Specialist Certification

Following a survey of its members, the Section appointed a Criminal Law Specialist Certification Accreditation Committee. The Committee developed Proposed Standards that were approved by the MSBA Assembly. The Assembly also authorized the Section to submit an application to the Minnesota Board of Legal Certification to become accredited to certify attorneys as Criminal Law Specialists.

The application is currently pending before the MN Board of Legal Certification. Section members will be notified regarding whether the Board has approved the Section's application and any timeline for initiating the MSBA Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist program.

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

Benefits
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.

2009-10 Section Officers (.pdf)