Can a criminal private prosecution case be tried by a lawyer?

A private prosecution criminal case may entrust a lawyer. A private prosecutor and his legal representative may entrust a lawyer as an agent ad litem. Before accepting the entrustment, it shall examine whether the case meets the statutory scope of private prosecution cases and the conditions for filing a case. The attorney should inform the private prosecutor of the legal provisions for filing a private prosecution case, so as to avoid the legal consequences of the court's automatic withdrawal due to the private prosecutor's refusal to appear in court or unauthorized withdrawal. If the private prosecutor is unable to entrust an attorney to appear in court for some reason, the attorney shall appear in court on time to perform his duties.

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Article 38 of the Criminal Procedure Law

Defense lawyers can provide legal aid to criminal suspects during investigation; Acting as an agent for complaints and accusations; Apply for changing compulsory measures; Ask the investigation organ about the crimes and cases suspected by the criminal suspect, and put forward opinions.