Key legal question
Whether the 15-year sentence for aggravated drug trafficking violated federal sentencing law
Extracted holding
No. The sentence fell within the statutory range, the offender's culpability was extremely grave, and the cantonal court did not abuse its discretion.
Extracted reasoning
Article 63 CP grants broad sentencing discretion. Given the defendant's leading role in an international heroin network, repeated conduct over years, very large quantities, profit motive, and bad prior record, 15 years was not manifestly excessive.