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

Articles by Eleanor Patel

How to Remove Court Records From the Internet When Does a Death Threat Become Illegal?The Process for Getting Court Fines Waived What Happens If You Can't Pay Bail?What Is Considered Provocation in a Criminal Case?When Is Dognapping Considered a Felony?Can a Convicted Felon Legally Possess a Taser?What Is Ineffective Assistance of Counsel?How Does the 6th Amendment Affect Us Today?When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult and Go to Prison?What Are the Chances of Getting Parole on the First Time?What Does Disposition Held for Court Mean?What Is Domestic Assault in the Second Degree?How to Get a Prosecutor to Drop Charges How Many Years in Jail for Aggravated Assault?Can I Have a Gun in My House Without a Permit?If You Refuse to Sign a Ticket, Can You Be Arrested?Is It Illegal to Fight in a Public Place?How Much Jail Time Do You Get for a DUI?What Legally Constitutes a Forged Instrument?What Happens When a Cop Gives You a Warning?What Do Police Need for a Search Warrant?Can You Get a DUI for Operating a Kayak?What Court Case Established the Exclusionary Rule?What Does It Mean When Charges Are Disposed?How Evidence Is Collected and Presented to a Grand Jury Can You Be Charged With Disorderly Conduct on Your Own Property?Why Would an Individual Not Be Allowed Out on Bail/Bond?Is Negligent Homicide Always a Felony?Does Your License Get Suspended for a First DUI?