The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. Togolo nee MBELE NGAH Salome

Country
Cameroon
Territorial subdivision
South
Court
Court of First Instance
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
1995
Abstract

The accused, Togolo nee MBELE NGAH Salome was summoned by the State Attorney to appear before the court to respond to charges of poaching. Given that she failed despite several attempts to get her appear before the court and there existed enough incriminating evidence against her, the court proceeded to hear the matter and sentenced her in default.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 75/COR of 17 March 1995
Charges
Poaching.
Transnational
No
Decision
She was found guilty as charged.
Appealed
No
Penalty
She was sentenced to one (1) month fixed term imprisonment, to pay 200.000 XAF for fines and to pay 23,400 XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Law No.81/13 of 27 November 1981 on forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations