Can I entrust a lawyer to handle public security cases?

Legal analysis: Yes. Public security cases refer to acts that violate the laws and regulations on public security management and should be punished by public security management according to law, and are investigated and dealt with by public security organs according to law. Public security cases correspond to criminal cases. The two cannot be confused. Lawyers can express their opinions on administrative punishment. Participate in mediation presided over by public security organs.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 919 An entrustment contract is a contract in which the principal and the agent agree that the agent shall handle the principal's affairs.

Article 922 The agent shall handle the entrusted affairs in accordance with the instructions of the principal. If it is necessary to change the client's instructions, it shall be approved by the client; If it is difficult to get in touch with the client due to an emergency, the agent shall properly handle the entrusted affairs, but shall report the situation to the client in time afterwards.