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Chapter 338 Duties and Work of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The primary duty of a defense lawyer is to represent the defendant and ensure that his or her rights and interests are fully and effectively implemented, which in a sense is also an objective protection for the suspect.

As a lawyer who has just started practicing, Liu Yuan will definitely meet with the defendant, his relatives and clients when participating in criminal cases in order to fully understand the specific details of the case, identify possible problems, and provide legal advice, defense strategies and relevant legal provisions to the defendant and his relatives.

Secondly, the defense lawyer is responsible for objectively studying and specifically analyzing the relevant specific legal facts and relevant laws to determine the applicable legal principles and regulations, and closely apply these legal provisions to specific cases, and fully explain his or her legal views and opinions in the form of an application for bail pending trial, a legal opinion at a certain criminal stage, or a defense statement.

The lawyer will then review the case file and all relevant materials, legal documents, precedents, and related information to support his or her defense arguments.

Defense lawyers should formulate effective defense strategies based on the evidence, objective facts and legal situation of the case. This includes applications for bail pending trial, applications for review of the necessity of detention, written legal opinions at various stages, as well as preparations for trial defense, cross-examination of witnesses, necessary applications for defense reasons and specific defense opinions on a certain matter, etc., in order to protect the rights and interests of the defendant to the greatest extent possible.

Additionally, defense attorneys are responsible, to a certain extent, for collecting and investigating evidence relevant to the case.

Liu Yuan is well aware that although there are many unknown risks in criminal cases, defense lawyers need to strategically cooperate with investigators from the case-handling unit, hire expert witnesses, collect documents and physical evidence, etc. to support their defense views and challenge the evidence and legal opinions of the prosecution and procuratorate.

There are countless cases in judicial practice where lawyers do not know how to avoid their own risks and are eventually sentenced by the court. These cases are particularly worthy of Liu Yuan's vigilance and reflection.

Liu Yuan is fully aware of the possible legal risks that lawyers may face when participating in criminal cases, so he is cautious in what he says and does. After knowing the exact clues of some cases, he does not blindly go out to investigate by himself or with other lawyers. Instead, he promptly submits written applications or suggestions to the case-handling unit to obtain evidence, so as to secure the relevant evidence as early as possible.

Defense lawyers represent the defendant's opinions during the trial, and sometimes they must insist on expressing their own legal opinions independently, interacting with the judge, prosecutors and witnesses, and even confronting them when necessary. They put forward specific defense opinions, question witnesses, and debate legal issues to protect the defendant's rights and interests.

At certain times, defense lawyers may consult and negotiate with prosecutors or opposing counsel, and even engage in fierce confrontation when necessary, with the sole purpose of seeking to reduce the defendant's sentence, reach a settlement, or other results that are favorable to the defendant.

Defense attorneys also provide legal advice and guidance to defendants. They explain legal procedures, rules, rights and responsibilities to help defendants make informed decisions.

Defense lawyers play a vital role at every stage of criminal proceedings, especially during the public security investigation stage. They not only represent the defendant, but are also responsible for legal research, strategy development, evidence collection, trial representation, consultation and negotiation, and providing legal aid and advice to ensure that the defendant is treated fairly in the judicial process.

In general, the duty of a criminal defense lawyer is to comprehensively protect the legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants and to ensure that they receive fair treatment during the criminal proceedings.