The judgment of the first instance has been pronounced, but the appeal period has not expired, and the judgment of the first instance has not yet taken legal effect. Regardless of whether an appeal is needed, family members are still not allowed to meet the detained defendant, and only defense lawyers can meet in the detention center.
Criminal procedure law
Article 216 The defendant, the private prosecutor and their legal representatives have the right to appeal to the people's court at the next higher level in writing or orally if they refuse to accept the judgment or ruling of first instance of the local people's courts at various levels. Defenders and close relatives of the defendant may appeal with the consent of the defendant.
The parties to an incidental civil action and their legal representatives may appeal to the part of the incidental civil action in the judgment or ruling of first instance of the local people's courts at all levels.
The defendant shall not be deprived of the right to appeal under any pretext.
Article 219 The time limit for an appeal or protest against a judgment is ten days, and that for an appeal or protest against a ruling is five days, counting from the day after the judgment or ruling is received.