The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Sangha Departmental Directorate of Water and Forests vs Etsieli Joseph

Country
Congo
Territorial subdivision
Sangha
Court
High Court
Type of court
National - higher court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2016
Abstract

During the year 2016, Etsieli Joseph met with one military officer named Ndolo Rogon who was coming back from Oyo. The military officer sold to Etsieli Joseph a war weapon.

Language of document
French
Reference number
Decision No. 151 of 2016/08/18
Charges
Illegal possession of one war weapon.
Transnational
No
Decision
Etsieli Joseph was found guilty of illegal possession of one war weapon.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Etsieli Joseph was sentenced to two years imprisonment and to pay fines of XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) and to pay court fees. The execution of the imprisonment term was suspended. Imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to its minimum. No damage because the State of Congo did not file a civil claim.