Legal analysis: In criminal cases, a criminal suspect can hire up to two defense lawyers to defend the client.
Legal basis: "People's Republic of China", "General Principles of Civil Law"
Article 919 An entrustment contract is an agreement between the principal and the trustee that the trustee will handle the client's affairs. contract.
Article 922 The trustee shall handle the entrusted affairs in accordance with the instructions of the principal. If it is necessary to change the principal's instructions, the principal's consent must be obtained; if it is difficult to contact the principal due to emergency circumstances, the trustee shall properly handle the entrusted affairs, but shall report the situation to the principal in a timely manner afterwards.