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 comprehensive knowledge in performing psychological evaluations for youth and adolescents throughout various governmental and private entities. This encompasses, among others, the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and the judicial system.

Our team is additionally well-versed in civil law evaluations, emphasizing family law assessments. Dr. Colet, a forensic psychologist in Miami Lakes, FL, conducts every assessment with comprehensive, methodical, and impartial standards.

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 serve 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. A forensic psychologist in Miami Lakes, FL provides 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, she possesses comprehensive experience collaborating with attorneys in multiple areas, encompassing criminal, civil, and family law.