Legal analysis: There is no need to designate a defense for minor crimes. Minors and their families have the right to find a lawyer as a defender for the minor. According to relevant regulations, if the judicial authority fails to appoint a defender due to financial difficulties, it must appoint a defender for the criminal suspect. It plays an important role in safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests. Appointed defense lawyers are free and fall within the scope of legal aid.
Legal basis: Article 278 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China. If a minor criminal suspect or defendant has not appointed a defender, the People's Court, People's Procuratorate and Public Security Bureau shall notify the legal aid agency to appoint a lawyer to defend him or her.