Competency and Mental Status at Time of the Offense evaluations
Competency & Mental Responsibility Evaluations
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Competency & Mental Responsibility Evaluations *
Accurate opinions for pivotal legal questions
I conduct independent evaluations to assess competency, mental state at the time of offense, and related forensic issues central to criminal responsibility.
Competency to stand trial
Evaluations address:
Ability to understand charges & legal roles
Capacity to consult with counsel
Decision-making & rational participation
Impact of mental illness, intellectual deficits, or cognitive impairment
Restoration potential & recommended treatment settings
criminal responsibility/insanity
Focused on:
Mental state at the time of offense
Effects of psychiatric symptoms
Understanding of wrongfulness
Volitional capacity & impulse control
Reliability of self-report and factual evidence
common referral needs
Pre-trial competency questions
Insanity/mental responsibility determinations
Intellectual disability considerations
Diminished capacity / mens rea impact
Alcohol & neurocognitive factors (blackout, intoxication, TBI, sleep disorder)
methods and sources
Clinical interview & mental status exam
Psychometric and validity testing
Collateral interviews as permitted
Extensive review of discovery & medical records
Differential diagnosis & functional analysis
Reports are written for legal professionals, not clinicians—focused on behavioral evidence and statutory criteria.
methods and sources
Clinical interview & mental status exam
Psychometric and validity testing
Collateral interviews as permitted
Extensive review of discovery & medical records
Differential diagnosis & functional analysis
Reports are written for legal professionals, not clinicians—focused on behavioral evidence and statutory criteria.
Service Locations
In-Person: SC, TX, MD, VA, LA
Tele-forensic: PSYPACT states where permitted by statute
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📞 (202) 209-3406 | 📧 mvansickle@themisforensics.org
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