Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the defendant was entitled to a conditional sentence under Art. 42(2) StGB despite prior convictions and recidivism.
Decisione estratta
No. The prior record, repeated relevant recidivism, offences committed during probation and after conditional release, and only ordinary personal progress did not amount to particularly favourable circumstances.
Motivazione estratta
For recidivists, favorable prognosis is not presumed. A conditional sentence is possible only if an overall assessment shows a justified prospect of probation despite recidivism. The defendant's long pattern of delinquency and lack of exceptional positive change outweighed the recent employment and family situation.