FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Dr. Colet provides services to defense attorneys and prosecutors in a variety of areas of criminal law.
CRIMINAL LAW CASES
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Competence to Stand Trial
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Criminal Responsibility (insanity defense)
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Competency to Waive Miranda Rights
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Mitigation (downward departure)
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Violence Risk Assessments
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Psychosexual Evaluations / Sexual Risk Assessments
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Sexually Violent Predators
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Capital Sentencing
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Involuntary Commitment and Treatment
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Consultation
JUVENILE LAW CASES
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Competence to Stand Trial
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Assessment of Violence and Sexual Risk
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Sexual Behavior Assessment
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Consultation
Dr. Colet has widespread experience providing child/adolescent psychological evaluations for various government and private entities, including but not limited to, the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, Court, etc.
As for the civil side, Dr. Colet has extensive experience conducting civil law evaluations and specializes in family law evaluations. Dr.Colet approaches each evaluation objectively, methodically, and comprehensively.
CIVIL LAW CASES
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Personal / Emotional Injury
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Psychological Factors in Physical Trauma
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Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
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Immigration
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Guardianship
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Civil Commitment
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Pre/Post Adoption Evaluation
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Mental Competency Examinations
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Psychological Autopsy – Assessment of Suicide
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Consultation
FAMILY LAW CASES
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Parental Capacity Assessments
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Social Investigations
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Psychological Evaluations
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Consultation
In civil court, forensic psychologists evaluate emotional factors related to personal injury litigation, assess plaintiffs in workers' compensation cases, as well as complete competency evaluations prior to or following the execution of wills, power of attorney, or in the process of establishing a guardianship for an incapacitated individual.
Psychological consultations for family court are unique, because the psychologist is ethically required to represent the best interests of the children, whether asked to provide consultation and assessment services by either parent, an agency (such as ChildNet, Community Connected for Kids), or by the court.
Most often, psychologists are asked to provide custody and/or visitation evaluations, to determine what custody arrangement is best for the children. This may also include an assessment of risk factors relating to potential abuse.