Is it useful to hire a lawyer after the procuratorate approves the arrest?

Is it useful for the procuratorate to hire a lawyer after the arrest? Its functions are as follows: 1. Consult, extract and copy the case files;

2. Witnesses or other relevant units and individuals may collect materials related to the case with their consent;

3. Apply for bail pending trial or residential surveillance for the criminal suspect;

4. Acting as an agent for complaints and prosecutions, presenting defense opinions, etc.

5. Those who apply for bail pending trial or residential surveillance.

Legal basis

Article 4 of the Criminal Procedure Law

Defenders may consult, extract and copy the case files from the date when the people's procuratorate examines and prosecutes. Other defenders may also consult, extract and copy the above materials with the permission of the people's court or the people's procuratorate.

article 43

with the consent of witnesses or other relevant units and individuals, defense lawyers may collect materials related to the case from them, apply to the people's procuratorate or the people's court to collect and obtain evidence, or apply to the people's court to notify witnesses to testify in court.

with the permission of the people's procuratorate or the people's court, and with the consent of the victim or his close relatives or witnesses provided by the victim, the defense lawyer may collect materials related to the case from him.