Here are 16 people jailed or handed suspended sentences for offences in and around South Tyneside during May and June.
They all appeared at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
13. Steven Knox
Knox, 48 now of Burton Street, Byker, Newcastle, but formerly of South Shields, pleaded guilty to attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming and possessing cannabis and was jailed for 32 months. He must also sign the sex offenders register for life. Photo: NOP
14. Natasha Mason
Mason, 46, of Eccleston Road, South Shields, pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence and was jailed for 12 weeks, suspended the for 18 months, and banned from driving for three years by South Tyneside magistrates. Photo: NOP
15. Marc Brunton
Brunton, 31, of Stanhope Road, South Shields, admitted robbery and having a bladed article. Judge Robert Spragg sentenced him to nine years behind bars with a five year extended licence period. Photo: NOP