Question juridique clé
Whether the appellate court erred by setting the daily rate of the fine at CHF 4 instead of at least CHF 10.
Solution extraite
The daily rate had to be increased to CHF 10; a rate below that amount would no longer count as a serious sanction.
Motifs extraits
For persons living at or below the subsistence minimum, the daily rate must be reduced only to the extent that the punishment remains noticeable and still reasonable. A rate below CHF 10 is symbolic even for very low incomes; hardship can be mitigated through payment facilities under Art. 35 StGB.