(five) years and a fine of CFAF two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) to CFAF six hundred thousand (600,000); that article 532-18 of the same code punishes the offence of statutory rape with a prison term of 1 (one) to 10 (ten) years and a fine of CFAF one million (1,000,000) to CFAF five million (5,000,000); that, moreover, article 111-8 of the said code stipulates that in the event of conviction of several crimes or offences, only the strongest sentence shall be pronounced; Whereas in this case, SML was guilty of indecent assault and statutory rape; whereas statutory rape is the most severely punished offence; whereas it is established that SML is a firsttime offender; whereas in view of the circumstances of the commission of the offence, it is appropriate to sentence him to a 24 (twenty-four) month suspended prison term and an actual fine of CFAF five hundred thousand (500,000); B- COSTS Whereas under article 321-94 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the accused person found guilty is also ordered to pay the costs; Whereas in the case of SML having been found guilty in these proceedings, it is appropriate to order him to pay the costs; UPON THESE GROUNDS. Ruling in a public hearing following full trial of a misdemeanour matter in first resort, the court; • Declares SML guilty of the acts of statutory rape alleged against him; • Classifies as indecent assault the acts of rape alleged against him and declares him guilty; • In repression, sentences him to a 24 (twenty-four) month suspended prison term and an actual fine of CFAF five hundred thousand (500,000); • also condemns him to pay the costs; Thus acted, judged and pronounced publicly by the High Court of Ouahigouya on the aforementioned days, months and years. The President The Court Registrar