» Neuropsychological and Psychological Evaluation Services in Criminal Law
Psychological and neuropsychological evaluation, when done in a proper and thorough manner, will meet the Daubert Standard of scientific validity and reliability, unlike the use of simple mental status examinations in standard psychiatric assessment. Neuropsychological and psychological testing and reports can assist in determining:
Diminished capacity
Not guilty by reason of insanity
Mitigation in capital murder
Juvenile waiver
Competence to stand trial
Malingering and symptom magnification
Risk assessment of sexually violent predator
Risk to self and others in psychiatrically disturbed offenders
