The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. ENGOLA Marie

Country
Cameroon
Territorial subdivision
South
Court
Court of First Instance
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
1999
Abstract

The accused ENGOLA Marie was summoned by the court to respond to charges of poaching. She was arrested in possession of the meat of protected animal species.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 004/COR of 12 October 1999
Charges
Poaching.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused ENGOLA Marie was found guilty of poaching.
Appealed
No
Penalty
She was sentenced to one (01) month imprisonment term, to pay 100.000 XAF for fines, 31.550 XAF for costs and 70.000 XAF as civil damages to the State of Cameroon through the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife.
Legislation cited
Law No. 94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations