My friend robbed two mobile phones and now turned himself in to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Can I hire a lawyer at this time? And what is the sentencing standard in this case? standard

Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law: A criminal suspect has the right to entrust a defender from the day when he is interrogated for the first time by the investigation organ or takes compulsory measures; During the investigation, only lawyers can be entrusted as defenders. The defendant has the right to entrust a defender at any time.

In other words, after your friend turns himself in, the lawyer can intervene as a defender. Judging from all your circumstances, it can't be characterized as robbery, but it may be robbery. It depends on the specific evidence, and it depends on the specific sentencing circumstances when sentencing. You'd better find a professional criminal lawyer to intervene. Lawyer Liu Pingfan is a professional criminal lawyer. You can check his information on China Niu Lawyer's criminal defense website. I'll make an appointment for you, too