The difference between defense opinions and defense words

Legal analysis: first, the difference between criminal defense opinions and criminal defense words, defense words are the defense opinions expressed by defenders (usually lawyers) in court. Defense opinions are generally supplementary defense opinions submitted to the court afterwards. The defense was published immediately. To sum up, the difference between them is: 1, and the submission time is different; 2. Different submission methods.

Second, the basic format and writing of the defense words, this is the first speech of the defender in the court debate towel. The purpose of defense words is to express conclusive defense opinions to the court and safeguard the rights and interests of defendants, which is an important means for defenders to realize their defense functions in criminal proceedings. Defense words generally include three parts: head, body and conclusion.

Legal basis: Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). In addition to exercising the right of defense, criminal suspects and defendants may also entrust one or two people 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.