Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2014
Abstract
On December 27, 2013, Aleka Michel and Sombo Bienvenu decided to organize a hunting expedition during the closure period. While they were at the camp preparing to go back to the village, they were surprised by the eco-guards.
Language of document
French
Charges
Illegal hunting during a closed period.
Transnational
No
Decision
Aleka Michel and Sombo Bienvenu were found guilty of illegal hunting during a closed period.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Aleka Michel and Sombo Bienvenu were sentenced to 2 years firm imprisonment and to pay XAF 100000 (one hundred thousand) as fines each. An arrest warrant was established against them. The imprisonment per body was fixed to 4 months for the recovery of fines and to 1 month for court fees.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas