Our experts provides services to defense attorneys and prosecutors in a variety of areas of criminal law.
Criminal Law Cases
- Competence to Stand Trial
- Criminal Responsibility (insanity defense)
- Competency to Waive Miranda Rights
- Mitigation (downward departure)
- Violence Risk Assessments
- Psychosexual Evaluations / Sexual Risk Assessments
- Sexually Violent Predators
- Capital Sentencing
- Involuntary Commitment and Treatment
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
Juvenile Law Cases
- Competence to Stand Trial
- Assessment of Violence and Sexual Risk
- Sexual Behavior Assessment
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
Our team of experts boasts extensive experience in delivering psychological evaluations for children and adolescents to a variety of government and private organizations, such as the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and various courts.
Our specialists are highly skilled in civil law evaluations, with a particular focus on family law. Dr. Colet handles each evaluation with a thorough, objective, and methodical approach.
Civil Law Cases
- Personal / Emotional Injury
- Psychological Factors in Physical Trauma
- Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
- Immigration
- Guardianship
- Civil Commitment
- Pre/Post Adoption Evaluation
- Mental Competency Examinations
- Psychological Autopsy – Assessment of Suicide
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
Family Law Cases
- Parental Capacity Assessments
- Social Investigations
- Psychological Evaluations
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Consultation
In civil court, forensic psychologists are essential for evaluating emotional factors in personal injury cases, assessing plaintiffs in workers’ compensation claims, and conducting competency evaluations for wills, powers of attorney, or establishing guardianship for incapacitated individuals. They also perform neuropsychological evaluations to provide a comprehensive understanding of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Family court psychological consultations are distinct as psychologists must prioritize the children’s best interests. They offer consultation and assessment services requested by parents, agencies (such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids), or the court, and conduct neuropsychological evaluations to assess cognitive and emotional impacts on children.
Psychologists frequently perform custody and visitation evaluations to determine the most suitable arrangements for the children, which may also involve assessing potential abuse risk factors and conducting neuropsychological evaluations to ensure a thorough understanding of each child’s needs.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team provides expert witness testimony in a wide range of criminal, civil, and family law cases.
Additionally, she has extensive experience working alongside attorneys in diverse criminal, civil, and family law matters.