Forensic & Clinical Psychologist
Forensic psychology assessments, consultations, and expert witness testimony for civil and criminal cases.
Forensic psychological evaluations are often a critical element of both criminal and civil matters. A forensic assessment can provide valuable information about individuals involved in the legal system including a better understanding of psychological factors, mental health diagnoses, critical life experiences, and psychological stressors. A forensic evaluation may aid counsel in constructing the best legal arguments to be used in the pre-trial, trial, and/or sentencing phases of legal proceedings. The forensic report presents a comprehensive portrait of the person and allows the court to take into account extenuating and mitigating circumstances. Without an assessment, important psychological issues may not be identified, brought to the courts’ attention, and considered in terms of court proceedings, verdicts, and/or sentencing.
If you are interesting in learning more about the forensic evaluation services offered by Dr. Heath, please use the contact information below. It is important to allow sufficient time for the completion of a forensic evaluation which includes consultation, record review, assessment, and documentation of findings in a formal report.
Disclaimer
Regardless of the source of fees or referral for all evaluations, I operate as an independent evaluator and consultant. Conclusions will be offered in an unbiased, ethical, and professional manner utilizing a best practices approach. Therefore, the conclusions and recommendations that result may not always support the outcome which was anticipated or desired by counsel. You are welcome to discuss the findings of any evaluation in order to determine how you wish to incorporate these services and the conclusions which were drawn in your case.