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Crime Victim's Obligations
How obligated would a crime victim be with regards to meeting with or speaking with the defense attorney?
Odd question, I know, but it strikes me that I have never actually known anyone who who was an honest to God victim of a crime, wherein the perpetrator got caught and stands to do some time. I guess that's pretty darn good, having made it 55 years without knowing anyone - be it family, friend, coworker - who has been through this.
First, of course, comes the trial. Certainly the prosecutor will need to meet with the victim. I can't see many victims who would balk at this, having a vested interest in seeing the perp go to jail. The defense attorney would be another matter, however, with the victim being somewhat less than sympathetic to his client. So, is there any legal obligation for the victim to even talk to the defense attorney? Any ramifications (at trial or otherwise) for not doing so?
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Jeff
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