A sentence of eight years' imprisonment for intentionally causing serious injury not involving weapons or total permanent incapacity was held to be beyond the sentencing range, with the Crown conceding manifest excess. The Court observed that there may be reason to revisit whether the current sentencing range for this offence is appropriate, noting that sentences consistently below half the maximum may not reflect legislative intent.
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