Lawyer's criminal defense

Legal analysis: Criminal defense, as an important part of the judicial system and criminal procedure system, emphasizes that criminal suspects and defendants are presumed innocent before being convicted according to the procedures prescribed by law, and enjoy litigation rights such as defense rights. They can entrust lawyers or other defenders to participate in criminal proceedings, fully exercise their right of defense, confront the procuratorial organs on an equal footing and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. This system has played a positive role in forming a complete litigation structure, ascertaining the truth of the case, realizing procedural justice and improving litigation efficiency.

Legal basis: Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law. In addition to exercising the right of defense, criminal suspects and defendants may also entrust one or two people as defenders. The following persons may be entrusted as defenders: (1) lawyers; (2) A person recommended by a people's organization or the unit to which the criminal suspect or defendant belongs; (3) Guardians, relatives and friends of criminal suspects and defendants. A person who has been sentenced to punishment according to law or deprived of or restricted personal freedom shall not act as a defender. A person who has been dismissed from public office or has his lawyer's or notary's practice certificate revoked may not act as a defender, except the guardian or near relative of the criminal suspect or defendant.