The defendant in criminal proceedings may request legal aid under the following circumstances:
First, in a public prosecution case, if the defendant fails to entrust a defender due to financial difficulties or other reasons, the people's court may appoint a defense lawyer for him;
Second, if the defendant is blind, deaf, dumb or a minor and has not entrusted a defender, the court shall appoint a defense lawyer for him; If other disabled or elderly people are defendants and are unable to hire a lawyer due to financial difficulties, the court may appoint a defense lawyer for them;
Third, if the defendant may be sentenced to death without entrusting a defender, the court should appoint a defense lawyer for him.
In addition, to seek legal aid, an application should be made to the legal aid center established by the judicial administrative department, and the corresponding application reasons and certificates should be provided. The legal aid agency of the judicial administrative department shall appoint a unified aid lawyer. .
But from a professional point of view, it is more recommended to find a criminal defense lawyer.