Scientific and Practical Aspect of Legal Regulation of the Institute of Defense Lawyer in the Criminal Process

In the article, the authors analyze scientific and practical aspects of legal regulation of the institution of the defender in criminal proceedings, referring to various grounds laid down in the characteristics of this institution. The authors consider the legal positions regarding the participation of professional and non-professional defense lawyers in criminal proceedings, characterize their powers within the possibility of their participation in procedural actions, and pay attention to the moral aspects of their activities.