The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Likouala Departmental Directorate of Forestry Economy vs Mboyis Denis

Country
Territorial subdivision
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract

On August 19, 2011, Mboyi Denis, a Central African resident in Nola (RCA) was arrested by a patrol of eco-guards in the Nouabélé Ndoki National Park in possession of a homemade weapon and metal cables to set traps.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 039/2012
Charges
Illegal hunting in a protected area
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Mboyis Denis was found not guilty of hunting during a closed period but he was found guilty of hunting in a protected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Mboyis Denis was sentenced to 24 months firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 300000 (three hundred thousand) as fines. The accused were sentenced to pay XAF 1000000 (one miliion) as damages and interest. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The Public Prosecutor’s confirms the deposit of warrant established on January, 04, 2017. The imprisonment per body was fixed to 3 months for the recovery of fines, 12 months for damages and interest and 30 months for court fees.