It's the weekend and time to reflect on another busy week at Truro Magistrates' Court.

This week Cornwall Live didn't receive Monday's results from the court, but there's still plenty of cases from Tuesday and Wednesday's sittings that are worth noting.

Cornwall's magistrates' courts deal with a huge variety of cases, ranging from petty crimes such as shoplifting to serious offences that eventually end up in long prison sentences.

Between Bodmin and Truro , the courts handle all the criminal cases in Cornwall . Everyone who has been charged with an offence, from the least to the most serious, appears first of all before the magistrates.

All offences come before the magistrates, although the most serious ones are sent up to the crown court.

If a defendant pleads guilty they could be sentenced straight away or have the matter put back for a pre-sentence report. If they deny the allegations against them the case will be adjourned for a trial.

There are typically two or even three courts running just at Truro Magistrates' Court.

The courts are open to anyone and our reporters attend just like any other member of the public. As most people have jobs and cannot spend their time at court, the media has always acted as the eyes and ears of the public.

Here are some of the cases dealt with this week

Samantha Jane Mason

Rowan Lane

Liskeard

28

On May 24 in Callington stole alcohol, groceries and other items worth £378 belonging to Tesco.

Fined £200. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £500 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Shane Neil Arthur

Shane Arthur

No fixed abode

27

On March 10 in Camborne were in possession of a butane gas canister which he was prohibited from doing so by a criminal behaviour order.

Committed to prison for 12 weeks. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Michael Christopher David Barber

Lower Lux Street

Liskeard

32

On June 18 in Launceston assaulted a PC in execution of his duty.

Community order made. Must attend thinking skills programme and rehabilitation activity requirement.

Wayne Frederick Back

Fore Street

Barripper

27

On February 19 in Redruth destroyed a doorframe worth £1,200.

Community order made. Eight week 7pm to 7am curfew.

Zoey Marie Daly

Pathway Fields

Hayle

32

On January 27 in Penzance entered Warren’s Bakery as a trespasser and stole various items.

On January 12 in Hayle stole food worth £304.51 belonging to Asda.

Committed to prison for 102 days.

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Truro Magistrates' Court

Jason Mark Price

Penventon Terrace

Redruth

42

On August 28 2018 in Truro stole DVDs worth £159.95 belonging to HMV.

Community order made. Must complete rehabilitation activity requirement. To pay compensation of £100.00.

Jennie Elizabeth Steggles

Rosehill Gardens

Penzance

46

On February 22 in Penzance assaulted a woman by beating her.

Discharged conditionally for 2 years. To pay compensation of £100.

Isaac Leon Gaunt

Alexandra Road

Illogan

22

On February 22 in Camborne damaged a red Audi to the value of £500.

Restraining order made. Fined £120. To pay compensation of £500.

Max Peter McDonnell

NFA

30

On March 8 in St Austell assaulted a woman by beating her.

Restraining order made. Fined £120. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £30. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Samuel Mark Terry

Porthia Road

St Ives

28

On November 4 in Hayle assaulted a woman by beating her.

Restraining order made. Fined £440.00. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £44. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Oliver Trim

Horsham

West Sussex

30

On March 10 in Newquay assaulted a man by beating him.

On March 9 in St Austell without lawful excuse, damaged refrigerator and a caravan wall to the value of £300 intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged

On March 9 in St Austell assaulted a woman by beating her.

Committed to prison for four months. Pay £675 compensation. Restraining order made.

Joe Alan Wall

Murdoch Close

Redruth

On February 19 in Helston assaulted a woman by beating her.

Community order made. Eight week 7pm to 7am curfew. Restraining order made. To pay compensation of £200.