Mental Health Diversion: An Overview of the Legal Guidelines and Requirements
The criminal justice system in California has undergone several reforms over the past decade. As part of these reforms, there has been more emphasis on providing care and treatment to defendants with mental illness rather than incarcerating them in jail or prison. In...
Immigration Hardship Evaluations: 5 Questions Applicants Have About Hardship Evaluations & Waivers
If you are trying to get a visa or green card but are blocked due to inadmissibility, you can apply for an I-601 or I-601A waiver based on the extreme hardship that a qualified relative will experience if you are not admitted to the United States. Attorneys will...
VAWA Evaluations: 7 Common Questions Applicants Have About VAWA Evaluations and Petitions
There are several immigration waivers and petitions that individuals can apply for in order to become legal permanent residents in the United States. We have a detailed blog post that goes over the seven immigration cases where you might need a psychological...
Alcohol-Induced Blackout: How Does Alcohol Impact Memory?
Alcohol-induced blackout is a topic that comes up often in the criminal justice system. It’s not unusual for defendants to have no memory of their behaviors while they were under the influence of alcohol. A common question that arises is “How could have a defendant...
Violence Risk Assessments: A Guide to Evaluating Violence Risk in Criminal Cases
Violence risk assessments are becoming more common in the criminal justice system. Forensic psychologists are conducting these evaluations on behalf of the court, defense attorneys, and probation and parole departments. Violence risk assessments are used in a variety...About
I am a licensed psychologist (PSY 29643) specializing in neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. I have 15 years of education and training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology and extensive experience evaluating adults and adolescents for psychological and neuropsychological conditions.