Can I see a lawyer during the investigation stage? Can lawyers intervene in the investigation stage?

1. According to 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.

In other words, lawyers can intervene in the investigation stage.

2. According to the Criminal Procedure Law, defense lawyers can meet with criminal suspects and defendants in custody. In cases of crimes endangering national security, terrorist activities and particularly serious bribery crimes, defense lawyers should obtain permission from the investigation organ when meeting with the criminal suspect in custody during the investigation.

In other words, you can meet with a lawyer during the investigation stage (crimes endangering national security, terrorist activities and particularly serious bribery cases must be approved by the investigation organ).