Assignment 2
Semester 2
Unique No: 642721
DUE 17 September 2025
, Assignment 02 – Semester 2
Unique No: 642721
Due Date:17 September 2025
1(a) Plea Explanation for Maks Diesel
IN THE PRETORIA MAGISTRATES’ COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PRETORIA
Case No: [To be allocated]
THE STATE
v.
MAKS DIESEL
STATEMENT IN TERMS OF SECTION 115 OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 51
OF 1977
1. Personal details of the accused
I, Maks Diesel, an adult male of 38 years, residing at 42 Maple Street, Pretoria,
the owner of Diesel’s Auto Garage, and employed as a motor mechanic, hereby
tender this plea explanation through my duly appointed legal representative.
2. Nature of plea
I plead NOT GUILTY to the charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily
harm (count 1). This plea is tendered after having been informed of my rights
under the Criminal Procedure Act and the Constitution.¹
3. Preliminary remarks (legal effect of a plea explanation)
(a) I understand that a plea explanation is not an exhaustive statement of my
defence and that I preserve the right to adduce evidence at trial and to call and
cross-examine witnesses. (b) I confirm that the plea is entered voluntarily and
that no threats or inducements have been used to procure this plea. (c) I request