Dmitry Byk, MD – Forensic Psychiatrist
Member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL)
Forensic psychiatry is a medical subspecialty that applies psychiatric expertise to legal cases. Forensic psychiatrists provide objective, evidence-based psychiatric assessments in both civil and criminal legal matters, guiding courts, attorneys, and other legal professionals in cases involving mental health issues
What is a Forensic Psychiatrist?
Legal Expertise & Services Offered
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Criminal Cases
Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations
Criminal Responsibility / Insanity Defense Assessments
Diminished Capacity Evaluations
Sentencing Mitigation Reports
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Civil Cases
Psychiatric Disability and Fitness for Duty Assessments
Personal Injury & Emotional Distress Evaluations
Malpractice & Standard of Care Opinions
Testamentary Capacity & Undue Influence Evaluations
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Interrogations & False Confessions
Specialized psychiatric assessments of false confessions and coercive interrogations.
Dr. Byk completed his forensic psychiatry fellowship with a focused project on this topic and has prior experience evaluating how psychological vulnerabilities and interrogation tactics may impact confession reliability.
Why Attorneys Choose Dr. Byk
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Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Extensive experience in forensic evaluations
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Objective & Ethical Approach
Member of AAPL, adhering to ethical guidelines
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Courtroom-Tested Expertise
Experienced in providing expert witness testimony
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Timely & Comprehensive Reports
Well-structured evaluations designed for legal clarity