Does the plaintiff in criminal proceedings still need a lawyer?

In criminal cases, there is no need to hire a lawyer because it involves justice. However, if this criminal case is accompanied by civil liability and requires civil compensation, you can hire a lawyer or seek judicial help. In cases of criminal incidental civil compensation, an agent ad litem may be hired to claim compensation, and at the same time, opinions can be expressed on the criminal part to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the victims.

legal ground

Article 54 of the Criminal Procedure Law

The people's court shall, within three days from the date of accepting a case of private prosecution, inform the private prosecutor and his legal representative, the parties to an incidental civil action and his legal representative that they have the right to entrust an agent ad litem, and inform them that they can apply for legal aid if they are in financial difficulties. Article 56 An agent ad litem has the right to safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of the victim, the private prosecutor and the parties involved in incidental civil litigation according to facts and laws.