A staple in police academies, municipal offices, police stations, public libraries, and even squad cars, this handy reference deciphers criminal statutes for law enforcement personnel, lawyers, and laypeople. Practical applications and a common word index are included, making the criminal code more accessible. A must-have for law enforcement applicants taking competitive promotional exams and general practitioners responding to a client's criminal matter, this updated version also contains New Jersey's motor vehicle statutes.

This book is drawing note for its use of fiction to illustrate how state statutes apply to real-life situations. Call it Criminal Statutes for Dummies, -- The New York Times