A sentence for reckless wounding in company (s 35(3) Crimes Act 1900) assessed at about mid-range objective seriousness, with a non-parole period of 18 months against a standard non-parole period of four years, was manifestly inadequate notwithstanding the offender's youth and the application of the totality principle. For crimes of violence committed on the streets by groups of young persons, general deterrence should be given substantial weight notwithstanding the youth of the offenders. The total effective sentence, while lenient, was not manifestly inadequate where the sentencing judge's exercise of discretion with respect to accumulation was open.
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