Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the seven-year custodial sentence violated federal law because it was too severe
Decisione estratta
No. The cantonal appellate court considered all relevant factors under Art. 63 CP and did not abuse its discretion.
Motivazione estratta
The court held that the sentence was within the lawful range, that comparisons with other cases were not decisive, and that the aggravating circumstances, role as leader, prior convictions, lack of remorse, and gravity of the offenses justified the sentence.