Here are 20 people jailed or given suspended sentences for offences in and around Sunderland during the month.
They all pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
5. Jordan Dixon
Dixon, 28, of no fixed address, was convicted of burglary, theft and fraud after a magistrates court trial and Photo: NOP
6. Kirsty Louise Wilson
Wilson, 31, of Swaledale Crescent, Penshaw, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. Mr Recorder Andrew Smith sentenced her to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, with rehabilitation requirements and 100 hours unpaid work Photo: NOP
7. Jordan Rutherford
Rutherford, 21, of no fixed address but who is from Sunderland, admitted stalking involving fear of violence. Judge Robert Adams sentenced him to three years behind bars with a ten year restraining order. Photo: NOP
8. Tim Hewitt
Hewitt, 31, of Maple Avenue, Sunderland, admitted dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen and failing to stop when required and waswas sentenced to 12 months behind bars with a two-and-a-half year driving ban Photo: NOP