Questão jurídica principal
Whether the conviction for violating the Zermatt principal-residence rules was arbitrary because the accused could not legally establish residence in Valais.
Decisão extraída
The conviction could not stand: although the chalet was not in permanent use, fault was lacking because the accused had taken steps to move his domicile and did not yet have the legal authorization to reside in Valais.
Fundamentação extraída
The lower court ignored that the accused had requested a change of canton and, without authorization, could not lawfully live in Valais. In these circumstances, punishing him for not residing permanently in Zermatt from 4 August 2008 onward was manifestly untenable.