Nairn man who left dog to die a horrible death is jailed after he failed to carry out unpaid work
Brian Farmer's decision to allow bull terrier Duke to starve to death was described by a sheriff as "an incredible act of cruelty".
Brian Farmer's decision to allow bull terrier Duke to starve to death was described by a sheriff as "an incredible act of cruelty".
George Milne, 34, was lambasted by a sheriff for his poor decision making by producing a hatchet during a verbal disagreement.
Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
The constable had approached Natalie Dyce after she shouted racial abuse at a group of people on the street, Inverness Sheriff Court was told.
An anonymous call tipped off police officers that Gregor Gilchrist was driving his postal van while under the influence of alcohol.
Sergeant Christopher Tait and Inspector Bruce Crawford were giving evidence at the trial of Finlay MacDonald, who has denied murdering his brother-in-law at his home on Skye.
Georgia Clarke had been on a night out with her boyfriend, but following an argument decided to drive herself home.
Erin Duncan made the "stupid decision" to drive home from the centre of Aberdeen following her milestone celebration.
Jaq Hodgson also smashed two light fittings and a television during his destructive fit of rage.
Mrs Steventon played a key part in bringing the Inverness mother and son's killer to justice.
Lyn-Anne MacKinnon said her brother Finlay MacDonald arrived at her home with a shotgun and then she heard two or three shots.
Colin Dick, 56, appeared in Aberdeen Sheriff Court and admitted a series of charges of assault against children.