A sentence of five years imprisonment (approximately 71% of the seven-year maximum) for an unprovoked assault causing permanent severe brain injury was upheld as within the sentencing discretion, notwithstanding a tragic background of childhood neglect and abuse. A six-month departure from the statutory ratio for special circumstances was not erroneous where the sentencing judge had regard to the applicant's past life, rehabilitation prospects, and lack of prior custodial experience.
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