Is it useful to hire a lawyer after criminal detention?

It is useful to hire a lawyer after criminal detention in order to defend the client in possible proceedings. According to the provisions of China's Criminal Procedure Law, a criminal suspect has the right to entrust a defender from the day when he is interrogated for the first time by the investigation organ or takes compulsory measures. During the investigation, only lawyers can be entrusted as defenders. The defendant has the right to entrust a defender at any time.