The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. DIMA OTSITSA Martin

Country
Cameroon
Territorial subdivision
East
Court
Court of First Instance
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Yokadouma
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract

The accused DIMA OTSITSA Martin was arrested flagrante delicto in the locality of Ngatto by elements of the Boumba and Ngoko divisional delegation of forestry and wildlife. He was found in possession of a 375 caliber weapon in an area prohibited from hunting. During interrogation, the accused pleaded guilty to the facts and admitted committing the offence as reproached. At the close of interrogations, he was transmitted before the State Attorney for prosecution.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 032/COR of 12 February 2013
Charges
Illegal detention of a hunting gun within a protected area, Hunting without a permit, and default of a National Identity card.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused DIMA OTSITSA Martin was found guilty as charged.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to two (02) months fixed term imprisonment, to pay 150,000 XAF for fines and 26,650XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Law No.94/01 of 20 January 1994 to lay down forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations