What can a lawyer do for his client?

Legal analysis: lawyers can provide legal aid to criminal suspects in the investigation stage. In the stage of examination and prosecution. Act as a defender at the trial stage. Its duty is to put forward materials and opinions to prove the criminal suspect's innocence, light crime or reduce or exempt his criminal responsibility according to facts and laws, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the criminal suspect. At the trial stage, defense lawyers can investigate and collect evidence, meet the parties, and also consult, extract and copy all materials related to the case. Lawyers defend clients through evidence materials to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of defendants.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law.

Article 29 As a legal adviser, a lawyer shall, in accordance with the agreement, provide advice to the client on relevant legal issues, draft and review legal documents, participate in litigation, mediation or arbitration activities as an agent, handle other legal affairs entrusted, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client.

Article 30 A lawyer representing litigation legal affairs or non-litigation legal affairs shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of clients within the scope of entrustment.

Article 31 When acting as a defender, a lawyer 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, so as to protect the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants.