The sentencing range for unlawful wounding by glassing in licensed premises ('pub glassings') is commonly 18 months to two years' imprisonment, with higher sentences for aggravating features such as premeditation, persistence, and attacks on publicans acting in the course of their duties. A sentence of two years is at the high end but within range where aggravating features are present. Even at the high end, mitigating factors such as youth, absence of prior violence, and a plea of guilty may not reduce the sentence below two years where the aggravating circumstances are sufficiently serious.
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