1. Review, extract, and copy case file materials to prepare for the client’s defense.
2. With the consent of witnesses or other relevant units and individuals, you can collect materials related to the case from them, apply to the People's Procuratorate or People's Court to collect and obtain evidence, or apply to the People's Court to notify witnesses to appear in court to testify.
3. Write a defense letter.
Legal Basis
Article 37 of the Criminal Procedure Law
The defender’s responsibility is to judge whether the criminal suspect or defendant is guilty based on the facts and the law. Provide materials and opinions on innocence, minor crime, or reduction or exemption of criminal liability, and safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants.
Article 38
Defense lawyers may provide legal aid to criminal suspects during the investigation; represent them in appeals and accusations; apply for changes in compulsory measures; and question criminal suspects to the investigative agencies Provide opinions on the alleged crime and relevant circumstances of the case.