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 possesses extensive experience in conducting psychological evaluations for children and adolescents, serving a wide range of government and private organizations such as the Department of Juvenile Justice, ChildNet, Communities Connected for Kids, and the Court system, among others.
Additionally, our experts have a robust background in civil law evaluations, with a particular focus on family law cases. Dr. Colet approaches every evaluation with a commitment to objectivity, thoroughness, and a methodical process.
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 in Pembroke Pines, FL are essential in 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 use neuropsychological evaluations to provide a comprehensive understanding of cognitive and emotional impacts.
Family court psychological consultations are unique in that psychologists must prioritize the children’s best interests. They offer consultation and assessment services at the request of parents, agencies (such as ChildNet or Community Connected for Kids), or the court. Psychologists often perform custody and visitation evaluations, incorporating neuropsychological assessments to ensure the most suitable arrangements for the children. These evaluations may also address potential abuse risk factors.
Expert Witness Testimony In Criminal, Civil, And Family Law
Our team has provided expert witness testimony in a range of criminal, civil, and family law cases. Additionally, she possesses extensive experience working with attorneys in diverse fields of criminal, civil, and family law.