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 possesses comprehensive expertise in performing psychological assessments for children and adolescents across numerous governmental and private entities, encompassing the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and the Court, along with additional organizations.

Our specialists are highly knowledgeable in civil law assessments, emphasizing family law matters specifically. Dr. Colet conducts every assessment with impartiality, comprehensiveness, and an organized 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 proceedings, a forensic psychologist in Homestead, FL, serves an essential function in analyzing the psychological components of personal injury litigation and assessing claimants in workers’ compensation matters. They additionally perform capacity evaluations prior to or following the execution of wills, power of attorney paperwork, or during guardianship proceedings for individuals deemed incompetent. Such evaluations often incorporate neuropsychological assessments to obtain a thorough analysis of the person’s mental and psychological condition.

In family court, psychological consultations assume a distinct emphasis, since the forensic psychologist is ethically bound to prioritize the children’s welfare. Whether approached by a parent, an organization such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids, or the court, the psychologist provides crucial consultation and evaluation services.

Generally, forensic psychologists are requested to perform custody and visitation assessments to establish the optimal custody arrangement for the children. Such assessments frequently incorporate evaluating possible maltreatment risks to guarantee the children’s security and welfare remain paramount.

Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law

Our team has provided expert witness testimony in various criminal, civil, and family law proceedings. Furthermore, she possesses extensive experience working with attorneys throughout various aspects of these judicial areas.