Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations
Dr. Dennis performs comprehensive forensic psychiatric evaluations addressing key legal questions involving competency, criminal responsibility, and risk. Each assessment is conducted using established forensic methodologies and grounded in accepted psychiatric and legal standards. Her evaluations are structured to provide clear, objective, and defensible conclusions for use in judicial and legal proceedings.
Competency to Stand Trial
Evaluation of an individual’s capacity to understand legal proceedings and effectively assist counsel, including cognitive functioning, psychiatric stability, and decision-making ability.
Criminal Responsibility
Assessment of the individual’s mental state at the time of the alleged offense, with analysis of diagnostic, behavioral, and functional factors relevant to legal standards.
Risk Assessments
Structured evaluation of potential risk to self, others, or the community, incorporating clinical findings, history, and evidence-based risk assessment principles.
Court-Related Evaluations
Independent psychiatric opinions prepared for court use, including detailed reporting that supports clarity and judicial interpretation.
Dr. Dennis applies a methodical and evidence-based approach to ensure that all findings are clinically sound, legally relevant, and clearly communicated.