Can I be a lawyer without criminal punishment?

Legal analysis: it is not forbidden to issue a lawyer's practice license, but you can be a lawyer. According to the relevant regulations, if the applicant has one of the following circumstances, he will not be issued a lawyer's practice certificate: (1) he has no capacity for civil conduct or has limited capacity for civil conduct; (2) Having been subjected to criminal punishment, except for negligent crimes; (3) Being expelled from public office or having his lawyer's practice certificate revoked.

Legal basis: Article 7 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall not issue a lawyer's practice certificate if the applicant is under any of the following circumstances: (1) No capacity for civil conduct or limited capacity for civil conduct; (2) Having been subjected to criminal punishment, except for negligent crimes; (3) Being expelled from public office or having his lawyer's or notary's practice certificate revoked.