Define criminal statutes. Why it is very important for a recruit and a police officer to know the criminal statues(Criminal laws)? You can include some of the following criminal laws: Criminal Homicide 2c:11-2 Murder 2c:11-3 Death by auto or vessel 2c:11-5 Aiding suicide 2c:11-6 Assault 2c:12-1 Knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting serious bodily injury, Third degree crime 2c:12-1.1 Endangering an injured victim 2c:12-1.2 Terroristic threat 2c:12-3 Kidnapping 2c:13-1 Criminal restraint 2c:13-2 False imprisonment 2c:13-3 interference with custody 2c:13-4 Criminal coercion 2c:13-5 Luring, Enticing child by various means 2c:13-6