ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 642721
DUE DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025
, Techniques in Trial and Litigation
QUESTION 1
(a) Statement That Will Make Up the Plea of Maks Diesel
IN THE MAGISTRATES’ COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF TSHWANE, HELD AT
PRETORIA
CASE NO: ____________________
In the matter between:
THE STATE
and
MAKS DIESEL
STATEMENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 115 OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT
51 OF 1977
I, Maks Diesel, the accused in this matter, hereby make the following statement in
terms of section 115 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977:
1. I am a 33-year-old male, residing at 14 Tranquil Street, Sunnyside,
Pretoria. I am employed as a senior technician at Supreme Auto Centre
located at 45 Justice Mahomed Street, Pretoria.
2. I have been charged with the offence of assault with intent to do grievous
bodily harm, allegedly committed on 12 May 2025, at approximately 18:30
in Hatfield, Pretoria.
3. I plead not guilty to the charge.
4. On the day and time of the alleged incident, I was working overtime at
Supreme Auto Centre repairing a fleet vehicle for our corporate client,