During the period of appeal, the juvenile defendants under the age of 18 and their legal representatives enjoy the right of appeal according to law; If a defendant has reached the age of 18 and his former legal representative, defender or other close relatives wish to appeal, the consent of the defendant must be obtained.
[Legal Basis]
In Article 14 of the Several Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on the Trial of Juvenile Criminal Cases, the legal representatives of juvenile defendants have the right to apply for withdrawal, defend and question in litigation;
Litigation rights such as putting forward new evidence, requesting re appraisal or inspection, and appealing. After the minor defendant makes his final statement, the legal representative may, with the permission of the presiding judge, express his opinion.
