Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses in Maryland

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Forensic psychiatry expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, family law, juvenile justice, and disability determination. Some of the most common forensic psychiatry expert witness specialties also include competency evaluations, risk assessment, psychiatric malpractice, personal injury claims, and mental health law. They can opine on the effects of mental illness on criminal behavior, the impact of psychological trauma on personal injury cases, the role of mental health in child custody disputes, the validity of insanity defenses, and the capacity to stand trial.

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Average Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$525/hr

Review Fee

$575/hr

Deposition Fee

$600/hr

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Forensic Psychiatry Experts in Maryland

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Review Fee $700/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This board-certified psychiatrist specializes in combined psychotherapy and medication management. He received his medical degree from King George's Medical College in India and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Howard University in DC. He received specialized training in treating children and adolescents from the University of Maryland, as well as postgraduate training in Forensic Psychiatry from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has been practicing psychiatry for over 16 years, and has evaluated patients in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient and consultation-liaison.

Clinical Assistant Professor, A university in MD

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), King George's Medical College

Glenelg,

Maryland

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FAQs for Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a forensic psychiatry expert witness in legal proceedings?

A forensic psychiatry expert witness provides objective, professional insight into cases involving mental health issues. They can assess competency, provide diagnoses, and testify on the impact of psychiatric conditions.

What types of cases can a forensic psychiatry expert witness contribute to?

Forensic psychiatry experts often assist in criminal cases, civil litigation, family law disputes, and malpractice suits where mental health factors are involved.

How does a forensic psychiatrist evaluate a defendant's mental state?

Forensic psychiatrists use clinical interviews, psychological testing, and review of medical records to evaluate a defendant's mental state at the time of an alleged offense.

Are there subspecialties within forensic psychiatry that could be relevant to my case?

Yes, some forensic psychiatrists specialize in areas like child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or neuropsychiatry which may be relevant depending on your case specifics.

Why is it important to have a forensic psychiatrist as an expert witness in insanity defense cases?

In insanity defense cases, a forensic psychiatrist can provide crucial testimony about the defendant's mental state during the crime, helping courts understand complex psychiatric concepts.

How does Expert Institute select its Forensic Psychiatry expert witnesses?

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