Forensic Psychiatrist

and expert witness

Dr. Wiita is Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry and his expertise is based on rigorous training at the USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law, and Behavioral Science in Los Angeles, California. He applies special knowledge and a commitment to the highest ethical standards to provide incisive and fair expert witness and consultative services related to the following areas:

Criminal Law and Juvenile Delinquency

• Competence to Stand Trial

• Insanity/Criminal Responsibility

• Child Witness Reliability

• Juvenile Culpability

• Transfer of Juveniles to Adult Criminal Court

• Appropriateness of Psychotropic Medication in Youth

Civil Matters

• Psychiatric Personal Injury

• Testamentary Capacity

• Child Sexual Abuse Claims

• Sexual Harassment

• Malingering

• Psychiatric Negligence and Malpractice