Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Yokadouma
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
MENTAYE Felicien a Central African was arrested by elements of the conservation service in the vicinity of the Lobeke National Park. He was found without a visa or passport and killed totally protected animals without any authorization. During interrogations, he acknowledged committing the offences as charged and pleaded guilty. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 136/COR
Charges
Illegal killing of totally protected animal species and illegal immigration.
Transnational
No
Decision
He was found guilty of illegal killing of totally protected animal species and illegal immigration.
Appealed
No
Penalty
MENTAYE Felicien was sentenced to four (04) months fixed term imprisonment and to pay 43.188 XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Law No. 94-01 of 20th January 1994 to lay down forestry, fisheries and wildlife regulations, secs. 101, 158
Penal Code, sec. 74