Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appellate court exceeded its discretion in setting the fine at CHF 15,000 for gross traffic-rule violation.
Decisione estratta
The fine was within the statutory range and not disproportionate; the court properly considered guilt, lack of insight, good record, income, and very substantial wealth.
Motivazione estratta
The sentencing court may use internal prosecutorial tariff guidelines only as orientation, not as binding rules. For fines, the offender's financial capacity includes both income and wealth; the court was entitled to consider the appellant's entire net income and his exceptionally large taxable fortune. The amount was still not unbearably harsh in light of the offense and statutory maximum.