TLI4801
Assignment 02
Unique Number: 642721
Due 17 September 2025
, TLI4801
Assignment 01
Unique Number: 642721
17 September 2025
CLARITY CRAFTED
Question 1(a): Legal Representation for Maks Diesel – Draft of Plea Statement
Attorney’s Submission in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court
As legal representative for Mr Maks Diesel, I submit the following plea statement in
accordance with section 112(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. This
submission is not merely procedural but foundational to a coherent and credible
defence strategy. The core arguments rest on lawful self-defence, the absence of
criminal intent, and a factually supported response to an immediate threat. This
approach is consistent with binding precedent and upholds Mr Diesel’s right to a fair trial
in terms of section 35(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PRETORIA
HELD AT PRETORIA
CASE NO: [Insert Case Number]
In the matter between:
THE STATE
and
MAKS DIESEL
(Accused)
Assignment 02
Unique Number: 642721
Due 17 September 2025
, TLI4801
Assignment 01
Unique Number: 642721
17 September 2025
CLARITY CRAFTED
Question 1(a): Legal Representation for Maks Diesel – Draft of Plea Statement
Attorney’s Submission in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court
As legal representative for Mr Maks Diesel, I submit the following plea statement in
accordance with section 112(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. This
submission is not merely procedural but foundational to a coherent and credible
defence strategy. The core arguments rest on lawful self-defence, the absence of
criminal intent, and a factually supported response to an immediate threat. This
approach is consistent with binding precedent and upholds Mr Diesel’s right to a fair trial
in terms of section 35(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PRETORIA
HELD AT PRETORIA
CASE NO: [Insert Case Number]
In the matter between:
THE STATE
and
MAKS DIESEL
(Accused)
