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

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