Lin was prosecuted by the people's procuratorate for alleged intentional injury, and Lin hired a lawyer from a law firm as his own defense lawyer to participate in the lawsuit. After the trial began, Lin was very dissatisfied with the performance of lawyer Liu. He thinks that if lawyer Liu continues to defend him, it will be very unfavorable to his case. Therefore, Lin wants to change a defense lawyer for himself. Excuse me, can Lin change lawyers halfway? Lawyer's review
The defendant can change his lawyer. Criminal suspects and defendants have the right to entrust defense lawyers to participate in litigation. Defense lawyers are not only spokespersons, but also should abide by professional ethics and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the parties. However, if the parties think that the performance of defense lawyers cannot safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, the law gives them the right to change lawyers. In this case, the defender Liu's performance in the trial not only did not help Lin, but caused trouble to Lin. Lin can ask to change the defense lawyer and hire another lawyer.
legal ground
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 43 During the trial, the defendant may refuse the defender to continue to defend him, or entrust another defender to defend him.
Special reminder
Criminal suspects and defendants ask for defenders in order to let lawyers defend themselves, thus reducing or exempting punishment. If the defense lawyer cannot or does not act for some reason, then the suspect and the defendant can dismiss them.