Another working week has drawn to a close, so therefore it's time for our weekly round-up of who has been sentenced at Truro Magistrates' Court.

Truro Magistrates' Court deals 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 can not spend their time at court, the media has always acted as the eyes and ears of the public.

On Monday (September 10) we brought you live updates documenting the cases heard at 'mags' that day.

Here's who's been sentenced this week...

Nadine Anthonette Lees

Nadine Lees, pictured in 2009, kicked a police officer in the stomach while bing arrested
Nadine Lees, pictured in 2009, kicked a police officer in the stomach while bing arrested

The court heard about Nadine Anthonette Lees, 26, of Trelander East, Truro, who pleaded guilty to kicking a police officer in the stomach.

Police were called to Lees' home for a domestic incident on August 29 where they found her being difficult and arguing.

The court heard she was handcuffed but kicked out while the police were putting her in the back of their van, kicking one officer in the stomach. He was not injured.

Lees was fined £40 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and £30 victim surcharge.

Nathan Street

Over from the Isles of Scilly was Nathan Street, of Whitehouse on the island of Bryher, who was accused of assaulting is mother.

He pleaded guilty. Prosecutor Anita Kennett said Street, 23, had been drinking while on Tresco and had returned to Bryher at about 9pm on August 18.

She said Street argued with his mother, Angela Street, when she tried to stop him going to the family B&B.

She said Street tried to push her over in the driveway before striking her a number of times to the face.

Solicitor Charles Holley, representing Street, said he was at a crossroads in his life and was otherwise of good character. He said Street was truly sorry and had since made it up with his mother, who accompanied him to court.

He added that since the offence, Street had been working with agencies such as the drug and alcohol agency Addaction.

Cases from the Isles of Scilly are typically dealt with by a court on the islands themselves, which is run by the same court service as in Cornwall. In this case Street had been ordered, as part of his bail conditions prior to conviction, not to remain on the islands so the case was brought over to Cornwall.

Street was given a 12-month conditional discharge and must also pay £85 court costs and £20 victim surcharge.

The gate to Truro Magistrates' Court
The gate to Truro Magistrates' Court

Darren Brown

The court heard of how five men were fighting outside the Wetherspoon pub in Lemon Quay in Truro on Friday, September 14.

Darren Brown, of Mitchell Hill, Truro, appeared having previously pleaded guilty to breaching a criminal behaviour order.

It follows Brown, who is originally from Northern Ireland, being handed a criminal behaviour order for two years in January when he was drunk in Truro.

Prosecutor Alison May said police were called to Lemon Quay after a man was being aggressive with four others who were sitting outside the pub.

He walked off from the police and accosted other people in the street, at about 9pm, before he was arrested.

Solicitor Paul Simons said Brown’s partner had recently suddenly passed away which had understandably caused him a substantial amount of grief.

He said Brown had argued with four men he knew from his street drinking days in Truro who accused him of having a hand in the death of his partner. He added that Brown was truly sorry.

The court heard Brown has stopped drinking in the street since his conviction but was still struggling with alcohol. He is also working with drug and alcohol agency Addaction and the homelessness charity St Petroc’s Society.

Brown has 53 previous court convictions linked to drinking and public disturbances.

Brown was made subject of a community order, consisting of a two-week electronic curfew and a rehabilitation activity requirement.

He must also pay £170 in court costs.

Simon Luke Tripp

Bohelland Rise

Penryn

Aged: 22

On November 19, 2017, was in his possession 5.72 grams of cannabis.

On November 19 had in his possession 44.49 grams of methylenedioxymethylamphetamine.

Discharged conditionally for two years and to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £20 and costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The entrance to Truro Magistrates' Court
The entrance to Truro Magistrates' Court

Colin Green

Trevassack Manor Park

Hayle

64

On January 3 in Hayle drove on Trevassack Hill while disqualified.

Committed to prison for 12 weeks. Offence so serious because blatant disregard of court order, no good reason to drive, young children in car, previous convictions (albeit of some age now) but still aggravating, poor driving record.

To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £115 and costs of £400 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Richard Michael Owen James Rosevear

Penryn Street

Redruth

36

On May 24 in Redruth was in possession of diamorphine.

On June 30 in Redruth stole a one little bottle of brandy and aluminium foil worth £38.20 belonging to Tesco.

Also another low value theft at McColls.

Community order made and given two-week electronic curfew and drug rehabilitation activity requirement. To pay compensation of £45. £170 court costs.