The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. OHANDJA LEBONGO

Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
1989
Abstract

As per judgement in default no. 065/COR of 27th December 1988 of the Court of First Instance Djoum, the accused OHANDJA LEBONGO was found guilty of poaching. He was sentenced to pay 500.000 XAF for fines and costs. He rightly contested the judgement in default which was admitted by the Court. During proceedings, the accused brought new elements to support his arguements which were strong enough to set aside the previous judgement. The court reviewed the facts and evidence presented and found that there was insufficient evidence to prove the accused illegally killed protected animal species. At the end of the proceedings, the matter was adjourned for judgement.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 093/COR
Charges
Poaching protected animal species.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused OHANDJA LEBONGO was found not guilty, was discharged and acquitted.
Appealed
No
Penalty
None.
Legislation cited
Law No. 81/13 of 17 November 1981 on forestry regulations