TECHNIQUES IN
TRIAL AND
LITIGATION
TLI 4801
ASSIGNMENT 02
SEMESTER 01
[TECHNIQUES IN TRIAL AND
LITIGATION ]
DUE DATE : 22 APRIL 2024 UNIQUE NO: 790475
, Techniques in trial and litigation
TLI4801 SEMESTER 2
Department of Criminal and Procedural Law
Assignment 02
Semester 2
Answer the following questions using proper references. Your entire assignment answer (questions 1
(a)-(e)) must not exceed 15 pages.
1. Mr Danny Crane is a reputable defence attorney. His client is
known as Lady Diamond, a filthy rich South African rock star with her
own private plane and real estate all over the world. Lady Diamond
was arrested on a charge of malicious injury to property. It is alleged
that she hosted a wild party in her suite in a five-star hotel during
which damage to the value of R 500 000 was inflicted to hotel property.
As her legal representative, Mr Danny Crane attends a conference at
the prosecutor’s office. The investigating officer is not invited to the
conference. During the conference, Mr Crane makes misleading
statements and disclosures “without prejudice”.
(7)
(The relationships between defense attorneys, prosecutors, and
investigating officers are governed by certain rules of etiquette and
professional conduct. These rules are designed to ensure fairness, integrity,
and respect for the legal process. Let's discuss these rules in more detail:
(a) Discuss the rules of etiquette regarding the relationships between
defence attorneys, prosecutors and investigating officers.
1. Defense Attorneys: Defense attorneys have a duty to zealously
represent their clients and protect their rights. They are responsible for
providing a strong defense and challenging the prosecution's case.