services in state, federal, and military jurisdictions

across the U.S.

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Areas of special interest / expertise include criminal cases involving serious and persistent mental disorders (e.g., psychosis/bipolar conditions), character pathology, and substance addiction as they relate to questions of

 

• competency (to stand trial, confess/waive Miranda);

• mental state defenses (diminished capacity, insanity);

• presentence recommendations

• capital mitigation

• risk of violence/sexual offense recidivism;

• juvenile offenders (competency, disposition, transfer /waiver to superior court).

 

 

Additionally, I conduct evaluations relevant to disability / workman's compensation claims (IMEs); emotional and psychological damages;  and, parental stability.

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