FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY

The Forensic Panel is the foremost forensic psychiatry practice in America. Forensic psychiatrists and forensic psychologists in The Forensic Panel assess individuals’ mental capacity and mental state as they relate to presentencing, competency, criminal responsibility, testamentary capacity, and a range of other legal issues, including death investigation. The forensic psychiatrists at The Forensic Panel employ peer review to ensure their examination and expert witness testimony is objective, evidence-based and adheres to scientific standards.

CRIMINAL LAW

Death Investigation - The Psychiatric/Psychological Autopsy Forced or False Confessions Competency to Waive Miranda Rights Competency to Stand Trial, Proceed Pro Se, Plea, Receive Sentencing Amnesia for Offense Capacity to Form Intent Involuntary Intoxication

Sleep Disorders Insanity Defense, Guilty but Mentally Ill and NGRI Diminished Capacity and Extreme Emotional Disturbance Battered Woman and Child Syndrome Malingering Downward/Upward Departure in Sentencing Assessment of Dangerousness - Risk Assessment

Classification and Recidivism Potential Mental Health Treatment in the Correctional System Alternatives to Incarceration The Death Penalty - Presentencing Competency to be Executed

CIVIL LAW Emotional Injury Class Action and Multiple Litigant Emotional Injury Examinations Guardianship Competency in Testamentary and Financial Decisions Competency to Wed Competency to Refuse/Consent to Treatment Involuntary Hospital Commitment and Treatment over Objection Psychiatric, Medical, and Nursing Malpractice

Employment Law Harassment and Discrimination Disability ADA - American with Disabilities Act: Essential Functions and Reasonable Accommodations Workers Compensation Disability Insurance Policies Fitness for Duty Workplace Violence

Family Law Parental Rights Custody Recommendations Questions of Abuse and Neglect Assessments of Special Needs