One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench --skill defense-lawyer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Defense Lawyer
Source: https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench/tree/main/data/law_trainee/skills/defense-lawyer-1.0.0
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Simplified-Reasoning/Pi-Bench --skill defense-lawyer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps legal professionals analyze Chinese criminal cases by turning case facts, evidence summaries, and defendant information into structured risk assessment and actionable defense planning, including how to present arguments and documents coherently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Case Analysis: Summarizes facts and performs conviction/sentencing risk assessment to identify favorable and unfavorable factors for defense planning.
  • Defense Strategy Formulation: Recommends defense directions such as innocence defense, lesser-crime defense, or sentencing/leniency-focused defense and can select an appropriate strategy automatically.
  • Evidence Assessment (Three-Property Test): Evaluates evidence authenticity, legality, relevance, probative value, and suggests cross-examination strategies.
  • Legal Research & Document Generation: Supports retrieval-style legal research (laws, interpretations, guiding cases, precedents) and generates defense statements, legal opinions, and appeal petitions in Markdown.

What problem does it solve? (Example)

A defense team receives an initial case file with multiple evidence items and uncertain sentencing outcomes; use this skill to produce a preliminary risk profile, a defense strategy aligned to the procedural stage, and draft a defense document outline for review.

Quick Start

Activate Defense Lawyer and ask: "Analyze this Chinese theft case, assess the evidence using the three-property test, recommend a defense strategy, and draft a defense statement as Markdown."

Frequently Asked Questions about Defense Lawyer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze a Chinese criminal case for conviction and sentencing risk?

Case analysis for conviction and sentencing risk involves summarizing case facts and identifying favorable or unfavorable factors. This process produces a preliminary risk profile to guide defense planning across different procedural stages.

What is the three-property test for evidence assessment in criminal defense?

The three-property test for evidence assessment evaluates authenticity, legality, and relevance. It assesses probative value and suggests cross-examination strategies to challenge evidence admissibility in criminal proceedings.

How do I formulate a defense strategy for a Chinese criminal case?

Defense strategy formulation recommends directions like innocence defense, lesser-crime defense, or sentencing-focused leniency defense. It selects an appropriate strategy automatically based on evaluated case facts and risk assessments.

Can I generate legal documents like defense statements as Markdown for Chinese law cases?

Yes, legal document generation supports creating defense statements, legal opinions, and appeal petitions formatted as Markdown. It operates alongside retrieval-style legal research for laws, interpretations, and precedents.

Does this case analysis workflow support plea bargaining and leniency consultation?

Yes, the case analysis workflow supports plea bargaining and leniency consultation. It applies to proactive early case evaluation, trial preparation, and probation possibility analysis to guide multi-stage proceedings.

When do I need to perform early case evaluation for criminal defense?

Early case evaluation is needed when an initial case file contains multiple evidence items and uncertain sentencing outcomes. It produces a preliminary risk profile and a defense strategy aligned to the procedural stage.