Do you need a lawyer for criminal private prosecution?

In criminal cases of private prosecution, if economic conditions permit, you can ask a lawyer to represent you, protect your rights from a professional perspective and protect your legitimate rights and interests to the maximum extent. For a case of private prosecution, the victim has the right to bring a lawsuit directly to the people's court. If the victim dies or loses his capacity for civil conduct, his legal representative and close relatives have the right to bring a lawsuit to the people's court. The people's court shall accept the case according to law.

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Article 2 12 of the criminal procedure law

The people's court may mediate a case of private prosecution; Before the verdict is pronounced, the private prosecutor may reconcile with the defendant or withdraw the private prosecution. Mediation is not applicable to cases specified in Item 3 of Article 210 of this Law. The time limit for the people's court to hear a case of private prosecution, and if the defendant is detained, the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 208th of this Law shall apply; Those who are not in custody shall be sentenced within six months after accepting the case.