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 Is the Legal Definition of an Affiant?Is Grave Digging Illegal? The Legal Consequences Adultery Under the UCMJ: Article 134 and Punishments Can I Record a Meeting Without Their Consent?What Does Doli Incapax Mean in Legal Terms?Can You Press Charges for Bullying? Understanding Your Legal Options Is It Illegal to Drive With a Broken Window?Adams v. United States: Waiving Jury Trial Without Counsel Bobby v. Dixon: Two-Step Interrogations and Miranda Rights Atwater v. Lago Vista: Warrantless Arrests for Minor Crimes Can Adults Be Kidnapped? What the Law Says What Is a Breach of Peace and What Are the Consequences?What States Is It Illegal to Drive With Hazard Lights On?Bowles v. Russell: Jurisdictional Time Limits for Appeals Almeida-Sanchez v. United States: Roving Patrols and the Border Do Police Reports Expire? What You Need to Know Adams v. Williams: Informant Tips and Stop and Frisk US v. Robinson and Search Incident to Arrest Can I Legally Keep a Gun in My Glove Box?Why Police Raid Houses and What Your Rights Are How Much Weed Can You Legally Have in Canada?What Are the Laws for Weed and Cannabis in Scotland?How Long Can You Go to Jail for Involuntary Manslaughter?Defense vs Affirmative Defense: Key Differences Explained How Can You Spot a Fake ID by State?What Happens at an Arraignment for a Misdemeanor?Can You Get in Trouble if You Know Someone Has a Warrant?Are Pretextual Stops Legal Under the Fourth Amendment?What to Write in a Letter to a Judge Charge Modifications in Criminal Proceedings: Impacts and Processes