Can a lawyer guarantee bail pending trial?

Yes, a criminal suspect can hire a lawyer to provide him with legal advice, appeal and accusation on his behalf after the first interrogation by the investigation organ or from the day when compulsory measures are taken. If the suspect is arrested, the lawyer hired can apply for bail pending trial.

Legal basis:

Article 67 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * The people's courts, people's procuratorates and public security organs may obtain bail pending trial for a criminal suspect or defendant under any of the following circumstances: (1) Those who may be sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention or independently apply additional punishment; (two) may be sentenced to more than fixed-term imprisonment, bail pending trial will not cause social danger; (3) Women who are seriously ill, unable to take care of themselves, pregnant or breast-feeding their babies can take measures.