Q: What if the defense attorney contacts me about the case?

It would be improper for the prosecutor to tell you not to discuss the case with the defense lawyer, just as it would be improper for the defense lawyer to tell his witnesses not to discuss the case with the prosecutor. You may discuss the case with anyone you wish, but you have no legal obligation to talk to the defense lawyer prior to the hearing or trial. It is your choice and yours alone. If you do decide to talk with the defense lawyer and would like for someone from our office to be present during the conversation, please contact our Victim Advocate or the prosecutor handling your case. If you choose to tell the defense lawyer to talk with our office about setting up a meeting at which the prosecutor can be present while the defense lawyer talks with you, feel free to do so.