Criminal Law Slanguage of New York

...Invaluable as a quick reference for the dozens of terms case names and criminal concepts buzzing back and forth in (New York) court. Leonard E. Sienko Jr. (blog post August 3 2008). ...A handy (work) when you cant distinguish Jennas Law (sentencing of violent felons) from Busters Law (animal cruelty) when a drug case witness starts muttering about hamburger helper (dilutants added to narcotics to increase volume and profits) or a prosecutor demands a blood sucker order (an involuntary blood test often requested in DWI cases). John Caher New York Law Journal If you go into criminal court and you dont know what 30.30 (a dismissal for speedy-trial violation found at CPL 30.30) or a 710.30 notice is (notice regarding evidence subject to suppression found at CPL 710.30) you are one hurting buckaroo according to Muldoon. While not a replacement for Blacks Slanguage is an excellent complement to your toolbox. Hundreds of terms have been included and this new 5th edition updates and expands on the previous edition which was published by LexisNexis. Criminal law attorneys handling cases in New York will be at a severe disadvantage without the aid of Murray and Muldoons work.