What if a defense attorney contacts me?

If the defendant’s lawyer or someone working on the defendant’s lawyer’s behalf asks to speak to you about the case, you have the right to refuse.  The defense attorney’s job is to gain information that will help his client and anything that you tell him/her can be brought up later in court.  It is for you to decide if it is in your best interest to discuss your case with anyone other than the prosecutor that is assigned to your case.

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1. Where is the courthouse located? Where should I park?
2. Where do I meet my victim advocate?
3. Should I bring anything with me?
4. How long can I expect to be there?
5. Will anyone stay with me?
6. Who is permitted in the courtroom?
7. Where can I obtain an excuse for missing work or school?
8. What if a defense attorney contacts me?
9. What does it mean that the defendant waived his or her preliminary hearing?
10. What if I do not feel safe entering/exiting the Courthouse?
11. What if I do not want to press charges?
12. What about bail?