Legal analysis: During the investigation stage of the case, lawyers can learn about the case details and charges of the criminal suspect from the investigators of the public security organ, provide legal advice to the criminal suspect, make appeals and accusations on their behalf, and apply for bail pending trial. , can meet with criminal suspects.
Legal basis: Article 35 of the "Chinese People's Lawyers Law The court notifies the witness to appear in court to testify. Lawyers shall investigate and collect evidence on their own, and with the lawyer's practicing certificate and law firm certificate, they may investigate the situation related to the undertaking of legal affairs to relevant units or individuals. "
"Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 41 The defender believes that the evidence collected by the public security organs and the People's Procuratorate during the investigation, review and prosecution proves that the criminal suspect or defendant If evidence of innocence or minor crime has not been submitted, the defense lawyer has the right to apply to the People's Procuratorate or the People's Court to obtain it.
Article 43 The defense lawyer may request the witness or other relevant units and individuals with their consent. Collect materials related to the case, or apply to the People's Procuratorate or the People's Court to collect and obtain evidence, or apply to the People's Court to notify witnesses to appear in court to testify.
The defense lawyer obtains permission from the People's Procuratorate or the People's Court and obtains permission from the victim. Or with the consent of witnesses provided by their close relatives or victims, materials related to the case can be collected from them.