The investigation agency did not inform the accused and the place of detention [Public Security Investigation Stage]

Under normal circumstances, the case-handling agency should inform the family members of the detained suspect of the suspect's alleged crime and the place of detention. In reality, it often happens that the case-handling agency fails to inform family members of the suspect's alleged crime and place of detention. This has caused family members to become anxious as they do not know where the suspect lives. The agency handling the case even refuses to tell the lawyer about the alleged crime and the place of detention of the client. The lawyer does not know the crime in the case or the whereabouts of the suspect, which seriously affects the reputation of the lawyer's practice.

During the investigation period, defense lawyers can provide legal assistance to criminal suspects; represent them in appeals and accusations; apply for changes in compulsory measures; learn about the suspect's alleged crimes and relevant circumstances of the case from the investigative agency, and provide opinions. Defense lawyers meet with suspects and defendants to learn about the case and provide legal advice. From the date the case is transferred for review and prosecution, relevant evidence can be verified with the suspect or defendant. Defense lawyers are not monitored when meeting with suspects or defendants.

In practice, lawyers can make complaints or accusations to higher-level public security organs, procuratorates at the same level, or higher-level procuratorates in accordance with the law.