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 experts have extensive knowledge in providing psychological assessments for youth and adolescents throughout various governmental and private entities, including the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and the Court, as well as additional organizations.
Having substantial expertise in civil law assessments, our professionals additionally emphasize family law evaluations. Dr. Colet conducts each assessment using an impartial, methodical, and comprehensive methodology.
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, a forensic psychologist in Coral Gables, FL serves an essential function in evaluating psychological aspects in personal injury matters, performing neuropsychological assessments, assessing claimants in workers’ compensation situations, and establishing capacity for wills, powers of attorney, or guardianship for incompetent persons.
In family court, psychological consultations vary since the central emphasis is the children’s welfare. Psychologists provide consultations and evaluations sought by parents, organizations such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids, or the court.
Psychologists frequently conduct custody and visitation assessments to determine the optimal arrangements for the children, which might additionally include evaluating possible maltreatment risk elements.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has delivered expert witness testimony throughout various criminal, civil, and family law matters. Furthermore, we possess comprehensive experience collaborating with attorneys in multiple areas, encompassing criminal, civil, and family law.