
Psychological Evaluation Reports | Animal Cruelty Offenses
Animal cruelty offenses are taken very seriously by both courts and society because they harm vulnerable creatures and raise concerns about public safety.
If you’re facing such charges, remember—you are innocent until proven guilty. Even if the charges are upheld, or you plead guilty, you still deserve the best chance for a fair and balanced outcome, for example, sentencing that may emphasize rehabilitation.
Sometimes underlying mental health issues such as impulse-control disorders or unresolved trauma may have influenced behavior.
But please note: Our evaluations are not about inventing excuses. Rather, we carefully uncover genuine, often overlooked, psychological factors that can shape understanding of your case.
Taking responsibility is central to healing, and proper evaluation can help. We ensure your mental health story is fully and accurately presented to the court. Let your voice be heard.


Meet our clinical evaluator,
Ms. Mercy Nwankama, PMHNP, MSN
Mercy, our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and clinical evaluator, brings over 20 years of correctional nursing, treatment-planning, counseling, case management, and discharge-planning experience at Maryland's prison facilities, helping clients at the intersection of incarceration, physical and mental wellness, and community reintegration | Read more >>
Going the extra mile to plead your case!
Experienced evaluators
Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who take the time to conduct the most comprehensive evaluations, ensuring all legal requirements are met with the highest standard of care.
Tailored treatment plans
Beyond evaluations, we offer personalized treatment plans, including psychotherapy and medication management, designed to support our clients' reintegration into the community, workplace, and family life.
Goal-oriented support
We are committed to understanding the underlying psychodynamic factors affecting our clients and identifying the most effective therapy goals and modalities to aid their recovery and fulfill legal and personal objectives.
Click here to Complete an Initial Evaluation Form Online
An initial evaluation helps our clinicians understand how well your case fits our services, all the while keeping your privacy fully protected.
Let us be your partner in bridging the gap between mental health challenges and legal resolutions. Our clinic is here to support you through meticulous evaluations and tailored treatment plans, guiding you toward achieving your goals with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support.
Child abuse or neglect
Cybercrime
Disorderly Conduct
Harassment or stalking
Public Disturbance
Resisting arrest or obstruction
Trespassing or unlawful entry

Psychiatric evaluation and management
Other psychiatric and mental health reports.
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