A sentence for aggravated burglary and assault in a domestic violence context must be consistent with the established range of sentences for comparable cases, and must not be imposed on a basis inconsistent with the jury's verdict. Where a jury acquits of wounding but convicts of assault, the sentencer cannot proceed on the basis that the offender intended to cause a wound. The established range for domestic violence home invasion with associated assault in Tasmania was 12 months to 2.5 years, with sentences for wounding and grievous bodily harm involving serious injuries as part of home invasion attracting sentences in the 3-year range.
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