Whereas in this case, the accused W.M is a first-time offender for
not having yet been convicted for acts of the same kind; That he
humbly admitted his wrongdoing at the hearing by promising to
make amends for the future; That taking into account his abovementioned pleas and promises, he should be given a second chance
at social reintegration; And for this reason, he should be sentenced
to 8 (eight) months imprisonment and a suspended fine of CFAF
one hundred thousand (100,000), pursuant to the benevolent
provisions of articles 217-4 of the Penal Code and 694 et seq. of
the Code of Criminal Procedure;
UPON THESE GROUNDS;
Ruling in a public hearing following full trial of a criminal matter
in first resort, the court;
Declares W.M guilty of the charges of statutory rape alleged
against him;
In repression, condemns him to 8 (eight) months suspended prison
term and a fine of CFAF one hundred thousand (100,000);
Acknowledges S.M. decision of not filing a civil claim.
Condemns W.M to pay the costs;
In witness whereof the judgement was signed by the President and
the Court Registrar on the above-mentioned days, months and
years.
The President
The Court Registrar