Legal analysis: criminal defense, as an important part of the judicial system and criminal procedure system, emphasizes that criminal suspects and defendants are presumed innocent and enjoy litigation rights such as defense rights before being convicted by legal procedures. They can entrust lawyers or other defenders to participate in criminal proceedings, fully exercise their right of defense, confront the procuratorial organs on an equal footing and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. This system has played a positive role in forming a complete litigation structure, ascertaining the truth of the case, realizing procedural justice and improving litigation efficiency.
Legal basis: Article 32 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), a client may refuse his lawyer to continue to defend or represent him, and at the same time, he may entrust another lawyer to act as a defender or agent. After accepting the entrustment, a lawyer shall not refuse to defend or represent without justifiable reasons. However, if the entrusted matter is illegal, the client uses the services provided by the lawyer to engage in illegal activities, or the client deliberately conceals important facts related to the case, the lawyer has the right to refuse to defend or represent him.