Will not hiring a lawyer in the second trial of a criminal case affect the judgment?

If the facts of the first-instance judgment are clear and the evidence is really sufficient, the second-instance judgment will uphold the original judgment, and whether or not to entrust a lawyer has little influence on the case.

If there are unclear facts, insufficient evidence or errors in applicable procedures and laws in the judgment of first instance, the court of second instance shall remand the case for retrial or make a judgment according to law, and entrust a lawyer to provide legal services for the defendant and strive for the best interests.