The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Nguebo Jean Blangi Farnel

Country
Territorial subdivision
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract

In January 2019, Nguebo Jean Blangi Farnel together with Gboto Jean and other illegally practiced hunting at the village Leme during a period and in an area forbidden for hunting. He was therefore arrested by rangers in service at Kaba.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 240/2019
Charges
Hunting during a forbidden period or in a area forbidden for hunting
Transnational
No
Decision
Nguebo Jean Blangi Farnel was found guilty of hunting during a forbidden period for hunting.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Nguebo Jean Blangi Farnel was sentenced to three months imprisonment fixed and to pay XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as damages and court fees; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to two month for the recovery of court fees and four months for the recovery of damages.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas, sec. 112