A sentence of 6 years 6 months for a single blow causing moderate, non-lasting injury under s 33(1)(a) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) was manifestly excessive, even with aggravating factors of weapon use and victim vulnerability. The case provides a useful survey of comparable sentences for wounding with intent offences across a range of objective seriousness, and the resentence of 4 years (NPP 2 years 2 months) provides a benchmark for low-end s 33(1)(a) offences involving weapon use and victim vulnerability.
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