When is it appropriate to hire a lawyer in criminal cases?

Legal analysis: after the criminal suspect is questioned for the first time or taken compulsory measures. The reasons are as follows: First, after the suspect was arrested, he was completely in a passive position. Second, most of the suspects were arrested in the absence of their family members, who were still in the dark before the case handlers issued a notice. I don't even believe that the people I love will commit crimes. As for the true situation of the case, I know nothing about it. Third, when the suspect is arrested, his family should immediately hire a lawyer for him. With the timely consultation of the lawyer, the suspect will be clear-headed. Fourth, according to the regulations, lawyers can file charges and accusations on their behalf when meeting with criminal suspects.

Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 33 A criminal suspect or defendant may, in addition to exercising the right of defense, entrust one or two persons 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.

Article 34 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 compulsory measures are taken. During the investigation, only lawyers can be entrusted as defenders. The defendant has the right to entrust a defender at any time.

When interrogating a criminal suspect for the first time or taking compulsory measures against him, the investigation organ shall inform him that he has the right to entrust a defender. The people's procuratorate shall, within three days from the date of receiving the case materials transferred for examination and prosecution, inform the criminal suspect that he has the right to entrust a defender. The people's court shall, within three days from the date of accepting the case, inform the defendant of the right to entrust a defender. If a criminal suspect or defendant requests to entrust a defender while in custody, the people's court, the people's procuratorate and the public security organ shall promptly convey it. If a criminal suspect or defendant is in custody, his guardian or near relative may also entrust a defender. After accepting the entrustment of a criminal suspect or defendant, the defender shall promptly inform the case-handling organ.