The role of a forensic psychologist in trial cases differs from that of a doctor. Legal systems make use of forensic psychologists in evaluation of the mental status of a defendant before, during and after the trial proceedings. In this respect, the basic role of psychologists is less to the patient than to the legal system. In criminal cases whose verdicts may result to death sentence, the defendant must get an opportunity to participate...

A forensic psychologist is any psychologist who offers an expert psychological opinion in a way that it impacts one of the adversarial arenas, typically the courts. Many people think of forensic psychologists as focussing on criminal matters. This is certainly not always the case. A forensic psychologist is any psychologist who by virtue of training or experience may assist a court or other fact finder in arriving at a just or correct...