Can a criminal lawyer inform the client after reading the newspaper?

Legal analysis: lawyers have the right to meet, and the relevant issues involved in handling cases are not allowed to be disclosed at will. For criminal cases, an interview is recommended.

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.