What Does a Criminal Psychologist Do?
A criminal psychologist mainly studies the personality of convicted criminals or people undergoing prosecution, including their actions, thoughts, reactions, and intentions. Most of the time, criminal psychology is performed in an evaluation capacity when a defendant is suspected of having diminished mental ability. A criminal psychologist will conduct tests that help determine if the person being evaluated is competent to stand trial. In addition to studying the basic actions involved in criminal behavior, a criminal psychologist tries to dig deep into a person’s subconscious to figure out what caused him to commit the crime in the first place. Once the evaluation is complete, the psychologist is often asked to provide expert testimony about the defendant in court. This gives the jury insight into the mind of the accused. Not all criminal psychology takes place in a court setting. Many times, a criminal psychologist is called upon to work closely with law enforcement agencies or the F
Hmmmm a criminal psychologist — hmmmmm I would imagine that they would be involved in some kind of crime — like taking undue advantage of a client — maybe embezzlement or tax evasion — Doubt seriously that they would be involved in major felonies BUT that MAY be a rare incidental !! You would think that people with that much education and position would stay clear of such stuff !!!
