Forensic Evaluation Expertise in Criminal Cases
| Benefit of Forensic Evaluation | Expectation |
| • Competency to stand trial | |
| Individuals' competency to understand the nature of the proceedings and assist attorney in their defense | Ability to stand trial on court date |
| • Mental State at time of offense | |
| Understanding defendant's behavior | Assist attorney to determine appropriate court disposition |
| • Evaluations to assist NCR (Not Criminally Responsible) plea | |
| Ability of defendant to appreciate criminality of behavior and ability to conform behavior to the requirements of the law (ALI statute in Maryland). Assessments available based on differing state statutes. | Recommendation for psychiatric hospitalization vs. incarceration |
| • Sexual offender assessment | |
| Potential for future offenses | Recommendations for incarceration vs. treatment |
| • Conditional release assessment for NCR hospitalized patients | |
| Suitability of placement in community | Assess public safety risk if patient is discharged |
DR. LEONARD HERTZBERG's clinical and forensic practice consists of providing a range of psychiatric services to a broad spectrum of individual clients and institutions.
Forensic - Civil | Forensic - Criminal | Medical Records Review