A total effective sentence of 12 years' imprisonment with a 9-year non-parole period for aggravated burglary, armed robbery, and causing serious injury recklessly in circumstances of gross violence was within range where the offending involved a prolonged violent attack on a 74-year-old victim in her home, the offender had a lengthy violent criminal history, and prospects of rehabilitation were assessed as no better than poor. The Court of Appeal may refuse leave under s 280 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic) even where a ground is reasonably arguable, if there is no reasonable prospect the total effective sentence would be reduced.
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