Criminal Law Author

Eleanor Patel

Eleanor Patel is a highly respected criminal law attorney and scholar. She has written extensively on topics related to criminal justice and has a strong track record of success in both trial and appellate courts.

Credentials

J.D., Stanford University, Ph.D. in Criminology

12+ yearsCriminal DefenseAppellate Law

Assigned posts

Articles by Eleanor Patel

Are Happy Pills Illegal? What the Law SaysIs Weed Legal in the Maldives? Laws and PenaltiesCan You Use a .22 for Self-Defense?What Are Common Intermediate Sanctions?Factors to Consider Before Using Physical InterventionCan a Judge See Your Expunged Record?What Can Interfere With a Polygraph's Accuracy?Does Rehabilitation Reduce Recidivism?What Is Substantial Battery? A Legal DefinitionWhat Would Happen If We Didn't Have the 6th Amendment?How to Pass a Criminal Background CheckWho Collects Evidence at a Crime Scene?Can You Buy a Gun With a Disorderly Conduct Charge?What Happens If You Search Something Illegal on Google?What Is Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer?What Is 3rd Degree Manslaughter?How Much Is a Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent Ticket?Is It Illegal to Dress Up as a Clown?What Are the Two Main Types of Trials?How to Find Out if a Bike is Stolen?Can a Juvenile Felon Legally Own a Gun?What Is Swatting in Schools and Its Legal Consequences?What Is Katie's Law and How Does It Work?Is a BUI the Same as a DUI Offense?Are Ghillie Suits Illegal to Own or Wear?Does Turkey Extradite to the United States?What Do Ankle Monitors Look Like?What States Is It a Felony to Assault a Nurse?Are Fireworks Illegal in San Francisco?What to Do If a Scammer Has Photos of You?