The Minnesota criminal justice system was created in 1857. There were 42 attorneys in the State. Lawyers just practiced “law” — every kind of law. Today, the Minnesota Bar recognizes 11 specialties. A lawyer can be good at two, three, maybe four different kinds of law; however, the one thing I can guarantee you is: If a lawyer says they practice all kinds of law, they engage in malpractice every day.
78% of Minnesota cases are criminal cases. We have 283 trial judges in the state. 39% had experience only as a prosecutor before they became a judge. Imagine being an innocent defendant facing such a judge. 34% never tried a criminal case before they became judges.
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