Here are 12 people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in and around South Tyneside during the month.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
5. Awais Zaman
Zaman, 21, of of Brooklyn Road, Coventry, was sentenced to two years and ten months after being convicted of conspiring to commit fraud by false representation following a trial at Teesside Crown Court Photo: NOP
6. Connor Arthur
Arthur, 21, of Marshall Wallis Road, South Shields, admitted wounding with intent. Judge Amanda Rippon sentenced him to two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabiltation requirements Photo: NOP
7. Daniel Potterton
Potterton, 20, of Dennis Estate, Boston, Lincolnshire, pleaded gullty to two charges of having sexual activity with a child, one of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, child abduction and meeting a child following sexual grooming. Judge Christopher Prince sentenced him to six years behind bars and said he must sign the sex offenders register for life Photo: NOP
8. Shaun Riches
Riches, 24, of Wycliffe Avenue, Newcastle, was found guilty of manslaughter after a trial and admitted possessing a knife he as carrying when arrested two days after the killing. He was jailed for fourteen and a half years with a five-year extended licence Photo: NOP