Forensic Research and Psycholegal Services

Plea and Sentencing Mitigation

A criminal defense team may often consider hiring a mitigation specialist when a case is not suitable for trial or when a defendent has already been found to be criminally responsible for a charged offense. In cases such as these, Dr. Jessica Burke can assist by completing a biopsychosocial investigation and completing a mitigation report to aid the team in getting the best outcomes for their client. Dr. Burke will investigate multiple aspects of the client’s life to learn about previous traumatic history and write a comprehensive report to aid parties in determining what appropriate sentence would be in the best interest of justice.

Forensic Research

While it may be easy to do a simple google search to answer questions, most people are not able to distinguish between research that is current, valid, and reliable and that which is inaccurate and “fake news.” They often also fail to adequately interpret the methodology and findings of research that they locate. Most research and literature is technical, difficult to understand, and even more difficult to apply to your unique personal or professional situation. Dr. Burke’s specialized experience and training offers you the opportunity to benefit from the research without having to spend hours sifting through the 90 million studies and articles that exist to answer your simple questions, while also being confident the research you are provided with is peer-reviewed and reliable.

Trial Consulting

Dr. Burke is also skilled in psycholegal strategy and trial consultation. She can assist in strategizing your case by examining discovery and evidence, and applying her knowledge and experience through the scope of a psychological lens. She is particularly skilled and experienced in civil commitment cases, including those related to the Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Act.

During your free consultation, Dr. Burke will collect details about your project and allow you to decide what outcome you would like to achieve and how best way to approach it is. Burke Research Solutions looks forward to assisting your criminal defense team!