A sentence of 3 years and 6 months' imprisonment for recklessly causing serious injury by glassing, resulting in catastrophic brain injury, was held not manifestly excessive notwithstanding significant mitigating factors including victim provocation, good character, and advanced age. Denunciation and general deterrence are very important sentencing considerations in alcohol-fuelled glassing cases.
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