What should criminal lawyers do?

Legal analysis: lawyers in criminal cases can do the following: defense lawyers can meet and correspond with criminal suspects and defendants in custody. From the date when the people's procuratorate examines and prosecutes the case, the defense lawyer may consult, extract and copy the case file. Other defenders may also consult, extract and copy the above materials with the permission of the people's court or the people's procuratorate.

Legal basis: Article 49 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). If a lawyer practices illegally or causes losses to his client due to his fault, his law firm shall be liable for compensation. After making compensation, a law firm may claim compensation from a lawyer who has committed intentional or gross negligence. Lawyers and law firms shall not be exempted or restricted from civil liability for losses caused to the parties due to illegal practice or fault.