Author Karl Duff examines the law and how it applies to martial artists in his book Martial Arts and the Law. You will learn how to act in various self-defense situations, and understand the possible criminal and civil legalities involved, should you have to use your martial arts skills in an actual self-defense situation. Duff provides some real examples of cases involving these types of situations, and makes sure that his readers realize that even if you are a hundred percent in the right, this may not be the case in the eyes of the legal system. He also explores the fact that most martial artist are not aware of the legal ramifications of becoming involved in any kind of physical altercation, especially at the black belt level. Spending a fortune for a legal defense and possibly ending up with a criminal record is a real possibility. Duff provides an excellent study of the legal issues which apply uniquely to martial artists in legal trouble.