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Eric A. Gentes is a Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Criminal Justice Program in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Rivier University, based in Memorial Hall. Contactable at (603) 897-8266 or egentes@rivier.edu, he leverages five years as a litigation attorney and five years as a New Hampshire assistant county attorney (prosecutor) in his academic role.
His academic background includes:
- J.D. from Boston College Law School
- B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Research focuses on Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Constitutional Law, with expertise in juvenile justice, international human rights, and forensic psychology. His work examines constitutional tensions in criminal proceedings, particularly Sixth Amendment rights and Fourth Amendment search standards.
Publications reveal consistent analysis of Supreme Court criminal jurisprudence, especially evolving tests for ineffective counsel, habeas corpus applications, and crime severity's role in Fourth Amendment evaluations. Conference presentations extend these themes to contemporary cases involving digital surveillance and plea bargaining.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
Gentes oversees three Criminal Justice internship programs while teaching core courses including Criminal Law & Procedure, Juvenile Justice, and Forensic Psychology. No research grants were specified in the provided information.
He directs Rivier's Criminal Justice Program within Humanities and Social Sciences, integrating practical internship experiences with theoretical curriculum across law enforcement, corrections, and legal professions.
