Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the sentence had to be reduced to 36 months to allow a partially suspended sentence
Extrahierter Entscheid
No. The old case-law on taking the threshold for suspended sentences into account cannot simply be transferred to the new law; within the statutory limits, only a sentence still within the court's discretion must be chosen, and a sentence slightly above the threshold may be imposed if justified.
Extrahierte Begründung
The new system under Art. 42 and 43 StGB is based on fixed statutory limits. The effects of custody and a favorable prognosis may still be considered in ordinary sentencing under Art. 47 StGB, but they do not require a sentence at or below the threshold. The cantonal court adequately explained why 3 years would no longer be appropriate.