According to Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), a lawyer may be entrusted to defend him from the date when the investigation organ first interrogates him or takes compulsory measures. Because the parties are detained, they can't contact with the outside world. At this time, there are only their guardians or close relatives (husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, brothers and sisters). ) get him a lawyer.
Article 35 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that the defender's duty is to provide materials and opinions on whether the criminal suspect or defendant is innocent, light or relieved of criminal responsibility according to facts and laws, and to safeguard the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of the criminal suspect or defendant.
Article 36 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that defense lawyers can provide legal aid to criminal suspects during investigation; Acting as an agent for complaints and accusations; Apply for changing compulsory measures; Ask the investigation organ about the crimes and cases suspected by the criminal suspect, and put forward opinions.