Does the plaintiff in criminal proceedings need a lawyer?

Legal analysis: There is no need to hire a lawyer in criminal cases, because it involves justice. However, if this criminal case is accompanied by civil liability and requires civil compensation, you can hire a lawyer or seek judicial help.

Legal basis: Article 36 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * If the victim suffers economic losses due to criminal acts, he shall be given criminal punishment according to law and compensation for economic losses shall be given according to the circumstances.

Article 101 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * If the victim suffers material losses due to the defendant's criminal behavior, he has the right to bring an incidental civil action in the course of criminal proceedings. If state property or collective property suffers losses, the people's procuratorate may bring an incidental civil action when it brings a public prosecution.