Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines recently.
Inverness Sheriff Court hears the drink was to help him get to sleep.
Defence solicitor tells Inverness Sheriff Court that his client was “a bit of a fish out of water”.
"He put his face up to the glass and drew his fingers across his neck,” hears Inverness Sheriff Court.
GP fails to overturn sheriff's finding that 20-month-old's death from rare cancer could have been avoided if she referred infant to childhood care.
The 22-year-old has been banned from contacting his victim.
Defence solicitor says his client was in a “pretty dark place” and is now trying to live a “quiet life”.
Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last month.
Food and alcohol were among the items stolen.
Polish woman verbally attacked twice by neighbour.
Food, booze, beauty products and clothing among items stolen.
It followed a tirade of foul language and racist abuse in Inverness High Street.
Police on mobile patrol decided to stop the car.
Defence lawyer tells sheriff: "She has taken significant steps to address her addiction.”
The Aldi store at Friars Bridge was targeted.
Man decided to drink whisky in his car after falling out with his wife.
Defence solicitor said his 33-year-old client was no stranger to the courts.
Police found a razor blade in the man’s pocket.
“Behaviour of this kind is despicable,” said sheriff.
"Words are very easy to utter. Custodial sentence is easy to say,” sheriff tells 44-year-old.