When your criminal practice takes you into courts of limited jurisdiction, be prepared with this invaluable how-to guide. Get in-depth coverage of substantive misdemeanors, criminal traffic offenses, and department of licensing procedures. Sample forms, practice pointers, and checklists make this an indispensable resource for prosecutors and defense attorneys as well as judges.

Volume 1 is devoted to trial practice and procedure. Highlights include:

•   Right to counsel and expert services

•   Discovery

•   Suppression motions

•   Pretrial motions to dismiss

Volume 2 analyzes the elements and substance of misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses, while also examining the licensing consequences of convictions for adults, juveniles, and commercial drivers. Other highlights of Volume 2 include:

•   DUI laws

•   Wildlife offenses

•   Speeding offenses and radar

•   Domestic violence offenses