Model essay on the format of defense words

1, header. It mainly includes three parts, namely the title, the name of the judges and the preface.

2, the text. The text includes the defense opinions and the defense reasons. This part is the core part of the defense words, and it is a comprehensive and systematic demonstration of the defenders' basic views and opinions on the case.

3. The conclusion mainly includes two aspects:

(1) Summarize his speech, put forward concluding comments, and deepen the impression of the court on his defense views.

(2) How to convict and sentence the defendant, apply the specific provisions of criminal law, and put forward opinions and suggestions to the court.

Legal basis: Article 31 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), when a lawyer acts as a defender, he shall, according to facts and laws, put forward materials and opinions on acquittal, lighter punishment or reduction or exemption of criminal responsibility of criminal suspects and defendants, and safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants.

Article 31 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * As a defender, a lawyer shall, according to facts and laws, put forward materials and opinions on the innocence, light crime or reduction or exemption of criminal responsibility of the criminal suspect and defendant, and safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of the criminal suspect and defendant.