The post-transitional sentencing range for unlawfully causing grievous bodily harm under s 297 Criminal Code (WA) is 8 months to 5 years 4 months, with offences towards the upper end of seriousness attracting 3 to 5 years. A sentence of 2 years 4 months for an offence at the lower end of seriousness, where the offender had minimal mitigating factors, is within range and not manifestly excessive. Suspension of sentence will not be available where the offence is too serious, even for lower-end grievous bodily harm.
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