Large numbers of defendants have continued to move through our region's courts in April.
They include people jailed for horrendous crimes - but also those who walk free. For some, that's simply because the offence they have committed is not serious enough to demand a jail term.
For others, judges have deemed it appropriate to give them a second chance. This happens for a variety of reasons, including their personal circumstances, a lack of previous convictions or clear remorse for what they have done.
