The appellant sought leave to appeal sentence following a conviction for aggravated assault causing catastrophic and permanent brain injury to the victim.
The Court of Appeal held that the sentencing judge did not err by placing significant weight on the brutal nature of the attack, the callous abandonment of the victim without medical assistance, and the devastating consequences of the assault.
The court found that the sentencing judge also properly considered mitigating background factors, remorse, prospects of rehabilitation, and pre-trial custody.
A 9-year penitentiary sentence was held to be within the appropriate range and the sentence appeal was dismissed.
