For unlawful wounding involving an unprovoked glassing by a young first offender of good character who pleads guilty, the appropriate head sentence is between 18 months and two years imprisonment. A three-year head sentence is manifestly excessive in such circumstances. An early guilty plea and remorse should be recognised by a parole release date earlier than the statutory halfway point.
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