The police officer said that it is possible to get a lawyer in criminal cases to reduce the sentence.

Hiring a lawyer may not reduce the sentence, but it is certain to safeguard the rights and interests of criminal suspects.

Lawyers in criminal cases can accept the engagement of defendants in public prosecution or private prosecution cases, provide them with legal advice, represent complaints and accusations, apply for bail pending trial, and accept the entrustment of criminal suspects, defendants and their close relatives or the designation of the people's court.

Plead guilty for criminal suspects and defendants, no.