The case has reached the procuratorate. Can a lawyer understand it?

Legal analysis: Before the case file is transferred for examination and prosecution (i.e. investigation stage), lawyers have no right to consult the case file. Only when the file arrives at the procuratorate can the lawyer have the right to apply for access to the file.

Legal basis: Article 38 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). 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.