A sentence of 8 years and 6 months' imprisonment for intentionally causing serious injury is at least arguably manifestly excessive for a 20-year-old first offender who pleaded guilty early, had no prior convictions, and had reasonable prospects for rehabilitation, notwithstanding that the offending involved a joint armed attack causing life-threatening injuries and was assessed as very high in objective seriousness and culpability.
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