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

Is Self-Harm a Crime? What the Law Says Studded Tire Laws and Regulations by State The Rinaldi Group Indictment: Charges and Current Status HR 6542: Protecting Our Communities From Sexual Predators Act Bomb Threat in Durham: State and Federal Charges The Wire Act: Federal Prohibitions on Interstate Gambling Congress Assault Weapons Ban: History and Current Proposals 5 Common Social Security Fraud Examples Darkode: Cybercrime Forum Takedown and Legal Consequences Mexico Money Laundering Laws, Reporting, and Penalties FRE 608: Character Evidence and Witness Truthfulness The Justin Wolfe Case: Wrongful Conviction and Exoneration VAWA Offenses: Domestic Violence and Federal Jurisdiction 18 U.S.C. § 1033: Insurance Fraud and Felon Prohibitions Military Sex Trafficking: Laws, Rights, and Reporting Jackie Robinson Court Martial: Charges and Acquittal Cell Forensics: Data Extraction and Legal Admissibility What Is a Cyber Incident? Definition and Classification Section 59: Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm Mail and Wire Fraud News: Current Trends and Sentencing How Can I Help Catch Child Predators? Signs and Reporting CT DOC Halfway Houses: Eligibility, Application, and Rules What Is the Punishment for War Crimes?The DC Crime Bill Veto: Why Congress Overturned the Law How to Handle a Massage Sex Assault Case CCW Movers: How to Relocate With a Concealed Carry Permit Zip Guns in Prison: Materials, Detection, and Penalties Anchorage Jail Bail: How to Post Bond and Secure Release Primary Sources of the Abraham Lincoln Assassination USSG 1B1.13: Compassionate Release and Sentence Reduction