Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2017
Abstract
Between August and October, Makenza Alain together with two other people and in possession of one war weapon and ammunition and other supplies was about to enter the forest an the entrance of the village Attention for big hunting. Unfortunately for him, he was arrested by rangers and brought before the state prosecutor.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 058/2017
Charges
Hunting with one war weapon and ammunitions.
Transnational
No
Decision
Makenza Alain was found guilty of hunting with a war weapon and ammunition.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Makenza Alain was sentenced to three years imprisonment and to pay fines of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) and to pay court fees; No damage was ordered to the Water and Forests administration that didn’t send a representative to court; The Imprisonment in default of payment for fixed to its minimum.
Legislation cited
Law No 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas