Key legal question
Whether the 16-year sentence violated Art. 63 CP by being excessively lenient or severe
Extracted holding
No. Given the defendant’s role in an extensive international cocaine network, his prior convictions, recidivism, and profit motive, the sentence fell within the court’s wide discretion.
Extracted reasoning
The cantonal court considered the relevant sentencing factors under Art. 63 CP, including the seriousness of the fault, the quantity and international scope of the trafficking, the defendant’s participation at all stages, his antecedents, and mitigating cooperation. The Federal Court found no abuse of discretion.