It has been a busy couple of weeks for the courts.
These are nine of the people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in or around the North East throughout July so far.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
1. Stewart Bestford
Stewart Bestford, of Epsom Drive, Ashington, pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. He was sentenced to six years and 10 months in prison. | Northumbria Police Photo: Northumbria Police
2. Connor Anderson
Connor Anderson has been jailed for three years for possession and intent to supply drugs after he drew the attention of the police through his bad driving. He was sentenced to three years behind bars. | Northumbria Police. Photo: Northumbria Police.
3. Abdul Jilani
Adbul Jilani deliberately drove at a parking officer after he gave him a ticket for parking illegally. He was jailed for 13 months with a 12 month road ban after release. | Picture issued by Northumbria Police
4. Anthony Hamilton
Hamilton, 39, of Scholars View, Hetton, was convicted of offences including rape after a trial, which he denied. He has been jailed for nine years. | Northumbria Police