Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Amuru
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
The accused was arrested and charged for illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area and Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200. The accused pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 302 of 2019
Charges
1. Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 (1) and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200 2. Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
Accused pleaded guilty and convicted on his own plea of guilty to one year imprisonment on count I and 2 years imprisonment for count II.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused is sentenced to: Count 1 - 1 year imprisonment Count 2 - 2 years imprisonment
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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