Minneapolis criminal lawyer, Ryan Garry, answers whether you should talk to the prosecutor before hiring counsel. He observes that many individuals make a critical mistake by speaking directly with the prosecutor early in the process. At that stage, defendants often have little to no knowledge of the evidence against them, including police reports or witness statements. By offering their version of events prematurely, they risk locking themselves into a narrative that cannot later be changed without damaging credibility. He emphasizes that the wiser course is to retain an attorney as early as possible to protect one’s rights and ensure an informed defense strategy.