Key legal question
Whether the refusal of conditional release under Art. 86 StGB was unlawful or arbitrary.
Extracted holding
The refusal was lawful because the overall prognosis was unfavorable in light of the appellant's criminal record, violent escape, lack of remorse, and uncertain post-release prospects.
Extracted reasoning
Art. 86 StGB makes conditional release the rule only if conduct in custody and the prognosis justify it. The cantonal court made a proper overall assessment of the relevant factors and did not exceed its discretion.