,IRM1501 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 (861902) - DUE 20 August 2025;
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Empirical research is one of the important aspects in research
methodology. Discuss the components of empirical research
and provide examples where necessary. (10)
1. State v Maks Diesel
(a) Statement in Terms of Section 115 of the Criminal
Procedure Act 51 of 1977
IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PRETORIA
HELD AT PRETORIA
CASE NUMBER: [Insert Case Number]
THE STATE
v.
MAKS DIESEL
STATEMENT OF PLEA IN TERMS OF SECTION 115 OF THE
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 51 OF 1977
I, the undersigned, Maks Diesel, do hereby state as follows:
1. Personal Particulars
I am an adult male, 35 years of age, residing at 1214
Kwena Street, Pretoria West, Gauteng Province.
, 2. Plea
I plead not guilty to the charge of assault with the
intention to do grievous bodily harm (assault GBH) as set
out in the charge sheet.
3. Explanation of Plea
3.1. On 14 April 2025, I was present at the Bullseye Sports
Bar in Sunnyside, Pretoria, where the alleged incident
took place.
3.2. At approximately 21:15, I was involved in a verbal
altercation with the complainant, Mr. Thabo Molefe, over
a parking dispute.
3.3. I deny that I assaulted the complainant with any
intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
3.4. I did not initiate any physical contact with Mr.
Molefe.
3.5. The complainant was the aggressor and approached
me with clenched fists. I raised my hands to protect
myself and may have unintentionally made contact with
him during the scuffle.
3.6. I did not use any weapon nor did I cause any serious
injury.
3.7. I will rely on the following defences:
- Lack of intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
- Self-defence (putative private defence if applicable).
- Absence of unlawful conduct.
Semester 2 2025 (861902) - DUE 20 August 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
Empirical research is one of the important aspects in research
methodology. Discuss the components of empirical research
and provide examples where necessary. (10)
1. State v Maks Diesel
(a) Statement in Terms of Section 115 of the Criminal
Procedure Act 51 of 1977
IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PRETORIA
HELD AT PRETORIA
CASE NUMBER: [Insert Case Number]
THE STATE
v.
MAKS DIESEL
STATEMENT OF PLEA IN TERMS OF SECTION 115 OF THE
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 51 OF 1977
I, the undersigned, Maks Diesel, do hereby state as follows:
1. Personal Particulars
I am an adult male, 35 years of age, residing at 1214
Kwena Street, Pretoria West, Gauteng Province.
, 2. Plea
I plead not guilty to the charge of assault with the
intention to do grievous bodily harm (assault GBH) as set
out in the charge sheet.
3. Explanation of Plea
3.1. On 14 April 2025, I was present at the Bullseye Sports
Bar in Sunnyside, Pretoria, where the alleged incident
took place.
3.2. At approximately 21:15, I was involved in a verbal
altercation with the complainant, Mr. Thabo Molefe, over
a parking dispute.
3.3. I deny that I assaulted the complainant with any
intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
3.4. I did not initiate any physical contact with Mr.
Molefe.
3.5. The complainant was the aggressor and approached
me with clenched fists. I raised my hands to protect
myself and may have unintentionally made contact with
him during the scuffle.
3.6. I did not use any weapon nor did I cause any serious
injury.
3.7. I will rely on the following defences:
- Lack of intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
- Self-defence (putative private defence if applicable).
- Absence of unlawful conduct.
