You may be contacted by the defense attorney or a private investigator hired by the defense attorney.  You should feel free to speak with persons connected with the defendant, but you have the right to refuse to do so if you desire.  If you do decide to speak to the defense attorney or a representative of that office, you may request that an attorney from this office be present while you are being questioned and postpone any further communication with the defense until such arrangements can be made.  In any event, we would appreciate your notifying us of any conversations you have with the defendant or his attorneys or representatives.