Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal of conditional release under Art. 86 CP was lawful.
Decisione estratta
The refusal was lawful because the cantonal court could, without abusing its discretion, reach a negative prognosis based on the applicant's criminal history, personality, minimization of wrongdoing, and misconduct during leave.
Motivazione estratta
Conditional release requires at least a non-negative prognosis. The authority properly considered all relevant factors and was not bound by positive prison-service opinions or by successful short leaves, especially since the applicant offended again during leave by driving while intoxicated.