Can a lawyer who pleads guilty not plead guilty?

Of course, you can still plead not guilty, but there will be certain consequences, such as procedural changes, and the previous confession and punishment will not be recognized. Lawyers are qualified for independent defense.

Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Law

Article 20 1 stipulates: "When the people's court makes a judgment on a case of pleading guilty according to law, it shall generally adopt the charges and sentencing suggestions accused by the people's procuratorate. Except in the following cases:

(a) the defendant's behavior does not constitute a crime or should not be investigated for criminal responsibility;

(2) The defendant pleads guilty against his will;

(3) The defendant denies the alleged criminal facts;

(4) The charges charged in the prosecution are inconsistent with those found in the trial;

(5) Other circumstances that may affect a fair trial. "

"If the people's court considers that the sentencing proposal is obviously inappropriate after trial, or the defendant or defender raises objections to the sentencing proposal, the people's procuratorate may adjust the sentencing proposal. If the people's procuratorate fails to adjust the sentencing proposal or it is still obviously inappropriate after adjusting the sentencing proposal, the people's court shall make a judgment according to law. "