Can the suspect's sister entrust a lawyer?

Legal analysis: in criminal proceedings, in addition to the criminal suspect himself, his guardian and close relatives can also entrust a defender to defend on his behalf.

Legal basis: Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). 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.