Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
In August 2016, Essaio Jaures entered the forest to set traps. On his way, he came across rangers on patrol who arrested him because the area was protected against hunting. Brought to the state prosecutor, Essabio was forwarded to court for trial.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 053/2018
Charges
Trespassing in a protected area and illicit hunting in an area not opened for hunting.
Transnational
No
Decision
Essabio Jaures was found guilty of trespassing in a protected area not opened for hunting.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Essabio Jaures was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment, XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as fines and to pay XAF 200,000 (two hundred thousand) as damages and court fees; The Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas