BAKERSFIELD, CA - A nationally known psychologist testified Friday for the prosecution, in the trial of accused Taft Union High School shooter Bryan Oliver. Thursday, jurors heard testimony from a psychologist for the defense. Both discussed Oliver's mental state before and during the shooting in January 2013 and their evaluations of him after.
The psychologists have different backgrounds, pay scales, time spent on the case and opinions of Oliver's conditions.
Dr. Kris Mohandie is testifying for the prosecution. He said Oliver's test results don't indicate Oliver is Bipolar or has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Dr. Thomas Middleton, a local psychologist testifying for the defense, said Thursday Oliver is Bipolar and has PTSD.
Mohandie testified "snapping" is a myth, that people give warning signs before they plan an attack.
During the trial oliver testified he told a couple classmates he had a bad feeling the day before the shooting and told them not to come to school. He testified at the trial, he was relentlessly bullied and couldn't take it anymore.
Mohandie has worked on other high profile court cases including the trial of James Holmes accused in the shooting at a movie theater in Colorado. Mohandie also said he regularly consults on cases in the entertainment industry.
In October 2013 Mohandie gave a presentation at the Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation fall luncheon about school shootings. During the event he said, "I'm a big fan of see something say something campaigns because when it comes to school violence, nearly always the person has told somebody about their intentions beforehand."
During their testimony, the psychologists also discussed their pay rates and hours spent on the case. Mohandie said he charges $450 an hour and worked on the case for 95 hours before the trial, equaling $42,750. Middleton testified he charges $150 an hour and spent 30 hours on his evaluation, a compensation of $4,500.
Testimony is expected to resume Monday morning. Judge John Lua says closing arguments should happen midweek.
The psychologists have different backgrounds, pay scales, time spent on the case and opinions of Oliver's conditions.
Dr. Kris Mohandie is testifying for the prosecution. He said Oliver's test results don't indicate Oliver is Bipolar or has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Dr. Thomas Middleton, a local psychologist testifying for the defense, said Thursday Oliver is Bipolar and has PTSD.
Mohandie testified "snapping" is a myth, that people give warning signs before they plan an attack.
During the trial oliver testified he told a couple classmates he had a bad feeling the day before the shooting and told them not to come to school. He testified at the trial, he was relentlessly bullied and couldn't take it anymore.
Mohandie has worked on other high profile court cases including the trial of James Holmes accused in the shooting at a movie theater in Colorado. Mohandie also said he regularly consults on cases in the entertainment industry.
In October 2013 Mohandie gave a presentation at the Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation fall luncheon about school shootings. During the event he said, "I'm a big fan of see something say something campaigns because when it comes to school violence, nearly always the person has told somebody about their intentions beforehand."
During their testimony, the psychologists also discussed their pay rates and hours spent on the case. Mohandie said he charges $450 an hour and worked on the case for 95 hours before the trial, equaling $42,750. Middleton testified he charges $150 an hour and spent 30 hours on his evaluation, a compensation of $4,500.
Testimony is expected to resume Monday morning. Judge John Lua says closing arguments should happen midweek.