In criminal cases, the defendant has the right to defend himself, which means that the suspect or defendant can rebut, defend and defend the charges. The right of self-defense runs through the entire criminal proceedings, including the investigation stage and the trial stage. Where permitted by law, the defendant may not only exercise the right to defend himself, but may also entrust one or two defenders, such as a lawyer or other citizens permitted by law, to defend the case on his behalf. This arrangement ensures that defendants have the opportunity to defend their rights when facing judicial authorities.
The importance of legal aid:
1. Ensure fairness and justice: Legal aid can help economically disadvantaged or special groups obtain professional legal services and protect their legitimate rights and interests;
2. Improve legal awareness: Through legal aid, the public can better understand and learn legal knowledge and improve their ability to protect themselves;
3. Reduce unjust, false and wrongful cases: the participation of professional lawyers can be effective Reduce errors in legal procedures and avoid unjust, false and wrongful convictions;
4. Maintain social stability: Legal aid helps resolve social conflicts and maintain social harmony and stability;
5. Promote the progress of the rule of law: Legal aid is an important part of a country governed by the rule of law and helps promote the construction of the rule of law and social progress.
To sum up, the defendant has the right to defend himself in criminal cases, including rebuttal, defense, and defense. He can also entrust a defender to defend himself to ensure that he has the opportunity to defend his rights before the judicial authorities. rights and interests.
Legal basis:
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 32
Criminal suspects and defendants except themselves In addition to exercising the right to defend, one or two people may be entrusted as defenders. The following people can be entrusted as defenders:
(1) Lawyers;
(2) People recommended by people's organizations or the unit where the criminal suspect or defendant works;
(3) Guardians, relatives and friends of criminal suspects and defendants.
Persons who have been sentenced to a penalty or deprived or restricted of personal freedom in accordance with the law may not serve as defenders.