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

What Are the Penalties for Unauthorized Access to TV Signals?Does a Presidential Pardon Clear Your Record?If I Post Bail Money, Do I Get It Back?How Long Can You Go to Jail for Credit Card Fraud?Why Is Jury Nullification Considered Illegal?What Does a Probation Officer Do?Is Peeing Outside Illegal? Public Urination Laws How to Check If Your Car Is Flagged by Police Leopold and Loeb Case Summary: Crime, Trial, and Aftermath Is Card Counting Illegal in a Casino?Are Radar Detectors Illegal in Canada?What Happens if You Go to Court Without a Public Defender?Prosecutable Offenses Under Article 134 of the UCMJ How to Find an Inmate's Booking Number Can You Get in Trouble for Giving Someone Your ID?What Is the Shortest Shotgun Barrel You Can Have?ICC vs. ICJ: What Are the Key Differences?18 U.S.C. 1111: Federal Murder Charges and Penalties How to Check If a Gun Is Stolen Through Official Channels What Does Poss CS PG 2 Mean and What Are the Penalties?Can the U.S. Prosecute a Crime Committed in Another Country?How Long Would You Be in Jail If You Killed Someone?PA Crimes Code on Possession of a Controlled Substance Is It a Crime to Fake Your Own Death?Can You Bring a Weed Vape on a Plane?What Is an IC3 Report and How Do I File One?How to Check a Firearm's Serial Number What Is a DA? Defining the Role of a District Attorney How Many Watergate Defendants Went to Jail?What Do Lawyers Do When They Know Their Client Is Guilty?