Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2012
Abstract
On May 08, 2008, in their patrol and anti-poaching missions, the eco-guards on duty at the Nouabélé Ndoki Park surprised Lande Jean Willy while hunting in the park's periphery, this during a period when hunting was closed.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 045/2012
Charges
Illegal hunting in a protected area during a closed period.
Transnational
No
Decision
Lande Jean Willy was found guilty of illegal hunting in a protected area during a closed period.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Lande Jean Willy was sentenced to 16 months firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 300000 (three hundred thousand) as fines. The accused was sentenced to pay XAF 1000000 (one million) as damages and interest. The accused was sentenced to pay the costs. The imprisonment per body was fixed to 20 days for the recovery of fines and to 10 days for court fees and 20 days for damages and interest.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas