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Passenger attempted murder, woman fled in pyjamas, armed police stand-off – Court round-up

Cases from the past week.

Pregnant woman fled home in pyjamas after partner's abusive outburst

Distressed mum-to-be called the police.

‘Clang of the prison gates’ brought 19-year-old to her senses, court hears

A 19-year-old has been brought to her senses by the “clang of the prison gates”, a court has heard.

Murderer jailed, wrench-wielding motorist, son charged with mum’s death – Court round-up

Cases from the past week.

Pensioner who asked ‘14-year-old girl’ for pictures is sentenced

A Sheriff told a 71-year-old sex offender that it would give her “great satisfaction” to jail him.

Domestic abuser jailed over three-year campaign of violence

A Moray domestic abuser who repeatedly tried to throttle his partner during a three year campaign of violent and aggressive behaviour has been jailed.

Elgin High Street ‘machete’-attack youth spared detention due to ‘exceptional circumstances’

A 17-year-old has been spared detention after attacking his victim with a machete-style blade.

Man claims he has little memory of fracturing partner’s eye socket due to mental health ‘blackouts’

$Man claims he has little memory of fracturing partner’s eye socket due to mental health ‘blackouts’$

Man claims he has little memory of fracturing partner’s eye socket due to mental health ‘blackouts’

A man who punched his former partner in the face has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

Man avoids jail after harassing ex-partner and her mother

A man who repeatedly harassed his ex-partner and her mother in the weeks following a sudden breakup has avoided a jail sentence.

Wrench-wielding driver smashed car with young family inside

A man who launched an attack in front of a young family on the A96 has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Senior carer who thrusted groin towards colleague’s head ordered to pay thousands in compensation

A senior social care worker who thrusted his groin towards a colleague's head has been ordered to pay thousands in compensation.

Murder trial, driving on wrong side, cocaine user cut from vehicle - Court round-up

The most notable cases from the past week.

Cocaine driver had to be cut out of his car

51-year-old was eight times the limit.

US driver in serious crash was on wrong side of the road

Professional singer and passengers hurt in two-car collision.

Jail for man who called 999 emergency number 32 times in a month

Defendant also brandished a knife at emergency service workers.

Man who acted aggressively in McDonald’s given a month to avoid prison

Defendant made racist remarks and challenged a customer to a fight.

Highland League footballer fined for public indecency

Court told 24-year-old dropped his trousers in front of police.

COURTS

Passenger attempted murder, woman fled in pyjamas, armed police stand-off – Court round-up

Pregnant woman fled home in pyjamas after partner's abusive outburst

Pregnant woman fled home in pyjamas after partner's abusive outburst

‘Clang of the prison gates’ brought 19-year-old to her senses, court hears

‘Clang of the prison gates’ brought 19-year-old to her senses, court hears

Murderer jailed, wrench-wielding motorist, son charged with mum’s death – Court round-up

Murderer jailed, wrench-wielding motorist, son charged with mum’s death – Court round-up

Pensioner who asked ‘14-year-old girl’ for pictures is sentenced

Pensioner who asked ‘14-year-old girl’ for pictures is sentenced

Domestic abuser jailed over three-year campaign of violence

Domestic abuser jailed over three-year campaign of violence

Elgin High Street ‘machete’-attack youth spared detention due to ‘exceptional circumstances’

Elgin High Street ‘machete’-attack youth spared detention due to ‘exceptional circumstances’

Man claims he has little memory of fracturing partner’s eye socket due to mental health ‘blackouts’

Man claims he has little memory of fracturing partner’s eye socket due to mental health ‘blackouts’

Man avoids jail after harassing ex-partner and her mother

Man avoids jail after harassing ex-partner and her mother

Wrench-wielding driver smashed car with young family inside

Wrench-wielding driver smashed car with young family inside

Senior carer who thrusted groin towards colleague’s head ordered to pay thousands in compensation

Senior carer who thrusted groin towards colleague’s head ordered to pay thousands in compensation

Murder trial, driving on wrong side, cocaine user cut from vehicle - Court round-up

Murder trial, driving on wrong side, cocaine user cut from vehicle - Court round-up

Cocaine driver had to be cut out of his car

Cocaine driver had to be cut out of his car

US driver in serious crash was on wrong side of the road

US driver in serious crash was on wrong side of the road

Jail for man who called 999 emergency number 32 times in a month

Jail for man who called 999 emergency number 32 times in a month

Man who acted aggressively in McDonald’s given a month to avoid prison

Man who acted aggressively in McDonald’s given a month to avoid prison

Highland League footballer fined for public indecency

Highland League footballer fined for public indecency

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